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. 2019 Jan-Apr;23(1):7–14. doi: 10.4103/ijoem.IJOEM_231_18

Table 3.

Perceived and Manifested Health Problems along with the factors

Health Problems Factors
Physical injuries[10,11,18-20,22] Non-usage of personal protective equipment by most of the workers[10,18-20,22]
Long working hours[10,19,20]
Work space[20]
Job designation[11,20,22]
Age and geographical location[22]
Lack of knowledge[18]
Respiratory problems[10,11,18,21,25] Lack of knowledge[18]
Lack of ventilation[10]
Exposure to dust and hazardous chemicals[10,11,18]
Skin problems[10,18,20] Lack of knowledge[18]
Job designation[20]
Exposure to dust and hazardous chemicals[10,20]
Musculoskeletal problems[11,18,22,25] Lack of knowledge[18]
Sustained posture[11]
Other general health problems[10,11,18,21,23-25] Lack of knowledge[18,23]
Not using hearing protection device[21]
Unfavorable physical conditions at workplace[21]