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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.