Volume 13 | Issue 3

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Background: Kauna handicraft industries are a well-known small-scale industry in Manipur, functioning within the state's unorganized sector. Many workers in this field spend long hours in uncomfortable postures at partially constrained workstations

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Musculoskeletal disorder, Occupational hazard, Upper Extremity

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The conventional design of footwear predominantly assumes that both feet are identical in size and shape. However, many individuals have feet with subtle to significant asymmetries, leading to discomfort, foot health issues, and an overall poor fit. This research aims to address the gap in footwear design by developing shoes specifically tailored to accommodate non-identical feet, offering enhanced comfort, support, and longevity. The study explores the anatomical variances between individuals' left and right feet, identifying the most common types of asymmetries such as differences in length, width, arch height, and toe alignment. It employs advanced 3D foot scanning and biomechanical analysis to capture precise foot contours and characteristics, enabling a personalized approach to shoe design. Furthermore, the research incorporates adaptive materials, modular components, and innovative manufacturing processes to ensure that the footwear can be adjusted for individualized comfort and support.The development of these shoes involves collaboration with orthopedists, podiatrists, and footwear engineers to create a product that addresses both functional and aesthetic requirements. Prototypes undergo rigorous testing for fit, durability, and overall performance, with particular attention paid to reducing pressure points and preventing common foot ailments such as bunions and plantar fasciitis.The outcome of this project is a line of customizable footwear that can significantly improve the comfort and health of individuals with non-identical feet, while also paving the way for more inclusive and personalized footwear designs in the broader industry.

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Footwear Design, Asymmetrical Feet, Custom Fit Shoes, 3D Foot Scanning, Biomechanical Analysis, Adaptive Materials, Modular Footwear, Ergonomic Comfort, Foot Health, Orthopedic Support, Toe Alignment, Pressure Point Reduction, Plantar Fasciitis Prevention, Gait Analysis, Personalized Footwear.

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Stress is the body's emotional, physical, or behavioral response to environmental change. Stress can be a short-term reaction in response to an upcoming event, such as homework deadlines, an upcoming exam etc. Sixty undergraduate students from various colleges in Thanjavur district were selected by simple random sampling. The present research involved a questionnaire survey. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire with two components. The first section of the questionnaire includes demographic information, while the second section includes questions about academic stress, parental expectation and stress management. The data were analyzed using SPSS analysis. The findings of the current study stated that the students are getting academic stress mainly due to exam results and online study, and also parental expectation about the students on their academic performance. Colleges should provide guidance and support stress management among the undergraduate college students through various programs like counseling and workshop, specifically geared to the stressors encountered by college students. Further, current study suggests that practicing mind-body intervention programs in the university to promote overall health and wellbeing among students population

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Stress, academic stress, stress management, undergraduate college students

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Hotel workers are exposed to a variety of occupational health hazards that can significantly impact their physical & mental well-being. There hazards can range from physical injuries such as slips, trips, and falls to chemical exposures from cleaning agent, and ergonomic risks from repetitive tasks. Furthermore, hotel workers are at risk of psychological stress due to long working hours, high customer expectations, and inadequate work-life balance. The study was undertaken with well-structured questionnaires which include physical activity, sleep, stress pattern. The findings showed employees. had suffer from back pain, knee pain, neck pain, joint pain, stomach pain and some of them had injury because of lack of knowledge about work.

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WorkStress, FoodSafety, FoodHygiene, and HotelWorkers

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The food processing industry is a vital sector that provides essential products to meet the dietary needs of populations worldwide. However, the demanding nature of this sector often leads to unique lifestyle challenges for employees, impacting their health, well-being, and overall workplace safety. In this study, we attempt to examine the "Workplace Safety and Health Condition among Employees Working in Food Processing Industries in Kerala". The field study was conducted to focus on their demographics, job-related information, health and wellness, food recall, personal habits, physical activity, health status, safety, and personal hygiene. The data was collected by qualitative and quantitative methods using a standard questionnaire with a convenience sampling method. Selected samples were collected from the fishery industry and a pickle manufacturing company located in Kerala. The findings of the study showed that female workers are in high numbers than male and most of them are in normal BMI range. Among the selected employees, 56% people have junk food eating habits, 98% of people using PPE kit and 46% of people are facing workplace injuries. While assessing their health condition the selected employees, 58% are having Diabetes, 28% employees having, hypertension, (and 14% of people are using tobacco). In their workplace, they 92% of people have undergone an orientation program to promote their health and safety.

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Workplace, Safety, Health, Food recall, Personal Hygiene

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The handloom industry in India is a rural based cottage industry. It has become very popular because of the availability of different designs of fabric mainly done by manually. It plays an essential role in the economic development of the rural areas. It produces more employment opportunities to the rural poor at the same time it cause many health issues and pain to the weavers. For this, the data has been collected from 100 respondents through questionnaire. The data has been analyzed using simple bar diagram on the basis of Age, Gender, Marital status, Educational qualification, Family members. Family type, Monthly Income, Type of Occupation, Experience in Weaving, Working Hours, Resting Time, Physical Health issues. This study is mainly focused on health problems faced by weavers and give suggestion.

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Ergonomics, Physical Health Issues, Handloom Weavers, Chinnalapatti Region, Suggestion and Solution

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The textile industry is a significant sector globally, employing millions of workers. However, it is also associated with a range of occupational hazards that can have severe consequences for worker's health and well-being. This review aims to summarize the current state of knowledge on occupational hazards in the textile industry, including exposure to cotton dust, chemicals, noise, and physical trauma. The review highlights the risks of respiratory diseases, skin problems, hearing loss, and musculoskeletal disorders associated with textile work. Furthermore, it discusses the socio-economic and psychological impacts of occupational hazards on textile workers. This review article scrutinizes the occupational health and safety (OHS) paradigm in the textile industry. Not with standing its status as a significant global employer, the textile sector is plagued by a multitude of occupational perils and vulnerabilities. The article furnishes an exhaustive synopsis of the hazardous exposures commonly faced by textile workers, including sonic disruptions, atmospheric pollutants, and noxious chemical inhalation, as well as musculoskeletal and psychosocial strain. Moreover, the article probes tactical interventions that organizations can deploy to enhance workplace OHS, including hazard recognition, risk evaluation, and mitigation strategies, while also analyzing the relevant statutory and regulatory frameworks devised to safeguard workers' well-being and security. The review concludes by emphasizing the need for effective occupational health and safety measures, including hazard identification, risk assessment, and control measures, to protect the health and well-being of textile workers.

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Occupational Hazards, Textile Industry, Workers, Remedial Measures

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Stress is what people feel when they are uncomfortable about something that is happening. School stress can includes anxiety about workload, grades, and relationships with peers. Sixty school going students from various higher secondary schools in Thanjavur district were selected by simple random sampling. The present research involved a questionnaire survey. Data were gathered using at two-part questionnaire. The first part of the questionnaire includes demographic information, while the second includes questions about academic stress, lifestyle coping mechanism and Stress management. The data computation process was assisted by a software packaging for social science (SPSS). The findings of the current study is that the students are getting academic stress mainly due to pressure to perform well on exam and also experience pressure to compete with peers based on academics. Students suggest that playing sports can be an effective way to reduce stress and improve overall well-being. Schools should provide guidance and support stress management among the school students through various counseling programs and to include more sports and game store fresh mind, body and soul.

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Stress, academic stress, higher secondary school going students

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Stress levels have increased among people globally due to the fast-paced nature of modern lifestyles and rising expectations in jobs, education, and personal life. The Human body has several mechanisms to counteract stress by producing antioxidants, which are either naturally or externally supplied through foods. It is a common practice in India to consume buttermilk, tea, and fruit juices daily. The current review suggests that consuming beverages such as tea, coffee, buttermilk, and fruit juices can elevate mood and reduce overall stress. Tea consumption consistently improves self-reported alertness and arousal, whereas effects on pleasure or relaxation were less consistent. The effect of ingestion of a fruit juice drink composed of multiple fruit juices can reduce postprandial stress. The consumption of buttermilk lowers the sweat rate and the perception of feeling hot, uncomfortable, and thirsty. Caffeine, a methyl xanthine with stimulating effects on the central nervous system,acting as a mood enhancer, can reduce fatigue, as well as a countermeasure to sleepiness.

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beverages, antioxidants, postprandial stress, caffeine, and methyl xanthine

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the characteristics of ISO standard of textile workplace for occupational health & safety & environmental conditions by ISO 14001 & 45001 spatial settings that are examined include five workstation spatial parameters of textiles workplace of accordance with ISO 14001 &45001 variables that are derived from layout variables of the floor plan that we propose based on our experience with textile workplace of accordance with ISO 14001 & 45001 design and evaluation. The parameters encompassing these are-spatial parameters of textiles textile workplace of accordance with ISO 14001 & 45001arrangement, furniture and ergonomics, air and thermal, lighting and acoustics. It implies that the employees need environmental support for performing the activities leading to positive physiological and psychological impact and improved performances. the aims at investigating a correlation if any of workspace designs and its impact on the users, of spatial parameters of textile workplace of accordance with ISO 14001&45001 for occupational health, safety & environmental conditions through a quantitative and qualitative analysis of various parameters, occupants in terms of parameters to achieve satisfaction, comfort and efficiency of the selected workspaces. Contexts and parameters and the methodologies adopted are based either on quantitative, qualitative and experimental research strategies. Results perception about several of environment shall give better justification if correlated with physical measurements. Functional comfort and related behavioral responses if assessed quantitatively and qualitatively in better environmental conditions and work output. this study is done for employees in a Giza Spinning & Weaving Co. is a leading Egyptian ready-made garments exporter boasting fully integrated operations and a well-diversified portfolio of renowned international brands. The Company is one of the biggest manufacturers and trusted names in the in Egyptian textiles sector. Wherein the workspace design, layout, furniture, noise, air quality are given equal importance to examine the relationship between workspace physical conditions and employee's productivity.

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spatial parameters, textile workplace, ISO 14001 & 45001, occupational.

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In the leather industry, Cr (III) is used as a basic tanning agent. The wastewater discharged from the tannery industry contains a high concentration of chromium. In South Asian developing countries like India, Pakistan and Bangladesh where the economy is strongly dependent on leather manufacturing industries, there is a need to spread proper information regarding the harmful effects of chromium toxicity to the workforce employed in the tannery and also to the people living in the surrounding area. Employees of leather manufacturing companies had numerous health problems. This study looks into the health problems that employees of a leather manufacturing company face. According to this study, employees of leather manufacturing companies face a variety of health problems; the most prevalent ones in the tanning industry are cancer, musculoskeletal disorders, respiratory disorders, and skin disorders. In order to determine possible occupational health hazards that could be a contributing factor to the observed health problems, this review paper evaluates the work environment and job duties. Providing personal protective equipment, improving health and safety training programs, implementing ergonomic improvements, and cultivating a culture of health and well-being within the company are all aided by this study.

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Tannery Industry, Health problem, Musculoskeletal injuries, Respiratory effect.

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Textile industry in India contributes a lot to the growth of Indian economy and plays an important role in providing the employment. Handloom is one of the oldest industries in India, where a considerable number of rural people are engaged in weaving. Worker's well-being is highly associated with the productivity and cost benefits of any industries. Handloom weavers work for long hours in very small spaces with poor ventilation and low lighting levels with uncomfortable postures. Long hours work with traditionally designed tools and un-ergonomic work places can cause musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and other health problems. This review study seeks to identify various MSDs and occupational health problems among workers in the handloom sectors. The study also reviews the effects of improvements in ergonomics on occupational health, productivity, and cost benefits. The study emphasizes the need for more investigation into weavers' postural strain and recommends that ergonomic workstations be incorporated to reduce the negative effects of the workers' existing positions. Improving the weaver's work position could enhance their quality of life.

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occupational health, handloom, musculoskeletal disorders.

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Food processing is the conversion of raw ingredients into food or other forms of food. The spice sector plays a significant part in agricultural industry. Spice plays a major in the kitchens of India. The workers of spice mills survive in the area filled with fine dust of spices including chilies, coriander, and mixed masalas. Workers in spice mills are exposed to a variety of respiratory illnesses. The workers of frozen units face hazards including thermally induced problems like chills. Many of them suffer due to the low temperature constantly prevailing in the cold storage units. A standard questionnaire was prepared and the survey was conducted through personal interviews, and google forms in both spice processing mills and frozen food units. The questionnaire includes socio-demographic profile and questions related to the occupational hazards faced by the workers of spice mills and frozen food units. Chills, frostbite, hypothermia, trench foot are the most common hazards faced by the workers of frozen units.

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agriculture, frost bite, chills, hypothermia

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Leather manufacturing company workers faced so many health issues. This study explores to investigate the health issues faced by workers in a leather manufacturing company, that workers in the leather manufacturing company experience a range of health issues, with body ache, joint pain, and headache being the most common problems reported. Other health issues identified include teeth problems, irritation in feet, urinary tract discomfort, giddiness, eye irritation, chest irritation, stomach discomfort, and other symptoms and they should have stronger regulations with regular enforcement, regular health surveillance, and worker and employer education are necessary for reducing these exposures and improving the health outcomes of the tannery workers.

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Leather industry, Health issues, Safety, Tannery Workers

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The basic principle of every organization is to provide a safe environment at all stages of the production cycle. Health and safety of the employee are equally important for the job to be done. Usually the term 'flour dust' could be referred to particles coming from finely milled cereal or non-cereal grains, the 'grain dust' consists of particles produced during grain harvesting and handling, excluding milling. Flour mills consist of heavy machinery that creates a heavy noise, finest flour particles throughout the industrial area. A lot of respiratory hazards and hearing issues due to the heavy noise created by the machinery. In these units, heavy noise created by the machinery causes hearing impairment among the workers and slips and falls in the working area. A random sampling method was followed to check the hazards encountered by the workers of flour mills in selected flour mills of Pudukkottai district. Clinical symptoms, respiratory illnesses, musculoskeletal problem were analysed. Many of them are uneducated and they are unaware of the importance of safety measures to be followed inside the industry premises. This study revealed the importance of educating and implementing safety measures like masks and ear muffs usage among the workers.

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occupational hazard, allergies, irritation, musculoskeletal

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The world has been facing a growing crisis in textile waste due to global population growth and improved living conditions, combined with a decrease in the life cycles of textile products. Textile waste recycling is one of the key aspects to consider in moving towards circular economy in textiles. Worldwide, 75% of textile waste is landfilled, while 25% is recycled or reused. Landfilling of textile waste is a prevalent option that is deemed unsustainable. Promoting an enhanced diversion of textile waste from landfills demands optimized reuse and recycling technologies. Reuse is the more preferred option compared with recycling. Textile waste can affect people's lives economically and environmentally. Producing apparel from natural or synthetic origin can produce pollutants and waste at each stage. Various textile reuse and recycling technologies are available and progressively innovated to favor blended fabrics. This paper aims to establish reuse and recycling of textile materials to manage textile waste.

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OHAS, Textile Industry, Common Hazards, Textile Waste, control measures

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The leather and footwear industry is a significant sector in many countries, providing employment opportunities and contributing to economic growth. In Tamil Nadu, major clusters are located in Ambur, Ranipet, Vellore, Vaniyambadi, Pernambut, Chennai, Tiruchirappalli, Erode, and Dindigul. Workers in this industry face numerous occupational health and safety (OHS) risks, including hazardous chemical exposure, heavy machinery, and occupational injuries and illnesses. This study investigates OHS practices in the leather and footwear industry, focusing on hazard identification, challenges, safety protocol implementation, and recommendations for improvement. A comprehensive analysis reveals that workers are primarily exposed to chemical hazards (35%), machine guarding risks (25%), Musculoskeletal Risk (17%), biological hazards (23%), psychosocial hazards (13%), and other hazards (20%). Promoting a good workplace with skilled, safe, and healthy workers is crucial. This study aims to highlight the importance of OHS, understand the challenges and opportunities, and propose recommendations for creating a healthier, safer, and more productive work environment.

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occupational hazard, footwear, leather industry

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Textile industry in India contributes a lot to the growth of Indian economy and plays an important role in providing the employment to the rural and urban population in India but it fails to foster education and health as key component of human development. There are different hazards faced by the workers in textile industry such as exposure to cotton dust, exposure to chemicals, noise and ergonomics issues etc. To prevent the health issues of workers in industries it is essential that the workers be aware of the various occupational hazards in the industry. By health and safety issues means the occupational health hazards that include physical hazards, chemical related hazards, biological issues, ergonomical hazards and by environmental aspects means the effect of chemical gases and liquids released by textile plants on environment. This indicates that occupational health and safety practices were not satisfied at the workplace. Therefore, the organization should take the serious implementation of (OHAS) at the workplace.

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Textile Industry, OHAS, Health Hazards, Safety Issues, workplace hazards

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Occupational health is a critical aspect of workplace management, directly influencing employee well-being, productivity, and overall organizational success. This paper explores key strategies to enhance occupational health, including workplace safety measures, ergonomic improvements, employee wellness programs, and mental health support. Proactive risk management, regular training given should be, adherence health policies ensure a safer working environment. Knowledge about workplace hygiene and health monitoring play essential role in preventing occupational illness and injuries. By implementing these strategies, organizations can grow healthier and it's reduces the health care cost for employees & improving employee satisfaction with more efficient workforce.

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Ergonomics , Implement , Illness , Injury , Employee.

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In this study, we attempt "To Assess the Lifestyle of Employees working in Food Processing Industries" in selected dairy and water quality testing laboratories in Tamilnadu. The primary objective of the study is to investigate the lifestyle and work place safety environment of employee. The field study was conducted to examine their health conditions, personal habits, physical activity, choice of food patterns, stress level and personal hygiene. The data was collected by face-to-face survey with a standard questionnaire, selected samples were collected from dairy industry and water quality testing laboratories. The findings of the study showed that male workers are in high numbers than female and most of them in normal BMI range. Among the selected employees, 22% are having food allergen, 8% employees are using tobacco and 48% of people are engaged in physical activity. While assessing their mental health condition showed that 68% are having depression and 32% are facing anxiety disorders. Meanwhile findings of the study showed that employees perceive each aspect of job satisfaction along with their own lifestyle habits with the support of family and also enhance the economic level of the companies.

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Lifestyle, BMI, Physical Activity, Anxiety, Economic level

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