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A STUDY ON HEALTH ISSUES OF HANDLOOM WEAVERS IN LAKSHMIYAPURAM, SANKARANKOVIL, TENKASI DISTRICT, TAMILNADU, INDIA.

. Jeeva PS Assistant professor of Zoology, PMT College, Melaneelithanallur, Tenkasi - 627953


Abstract

Handloom industry in India is the most important & ancient cottage industry with a decentralized setup. The industry is providing livelihood for millions of people in the country. At present handloom sector is facing multiple problems that some other sectors to not have.  The study covered a sizable number of population i.e, 300 subjects in Lakshmiyapuram, Sankarankovil. The age based cross sectional study was conducted. Survey method was used to study the health issues of handloom weavers of Sankarankovil Taluk. Regarding infra-structure of the working area most of them expressed infra-structure as good with respect to light, ventilation, floor, roof, sanitation and comfortable work place. The health hazards like shoulder pain, knee pain, breathing problem and hearing problem. All these health problems were associated with weaving related activities, as weaving operation involve continuous repetitive movement of hand, shoulders, legs etc. Almost all the weavers stated that they are suffering from any one of the health problems, due to weaving. Most health problems in this sector originate from ergonomic risk factors.  It is quite interesting to note that almost all respondents are having physiological and psychological stress for doing work. The study also pinpoints that almost all respondents are having physiological and psychological stress for doing work. Present study is thus an attempt to identify such health problems. We planned to conduct awareness programs for the weavers and also need for and group discussions with the handloom weavers about how to improve their health and its necessity. The workers are advised to have proper medical checkups from time to time.

Key words: ergonomic, physiological, infrastructure, health, handloom

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