Volume : III, Issue : VII, July - 2014

Effect of Occupational Hazards on Haematological Parameters of Cane Sugar Manufacturing Employees

Dr. S. A. Nayakawadi

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The sugar industries contribution to national economy is substantial .In Maharashtra state it is one of the important agrobased industry providing employment to rural peoples. The workers working in sugar industry are exposed to various occupational stress factors–Viz. high intensity noises, excessive temperature, high concentration of dust, toxic fumes of gases and chemicals, excessive workload etc., the health status of the workers is affected due to adverse working conditions. In present investigation randomly selected ten workers from various processing units/sections cot Coue sugar manufacturing sections were selected for the study of hemoglobin concentration and erythrocyte sedimentation rate. It was found that the hemoglobin concentration of the workers is found to be at low level and erythrocyte sedimentation rate is at high levelas compare to control group general office workers

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Dr. S.A.NAYAKAWADI Effect of Occupational Hazards on Haematological Parameters of Cane Sugar Manufacturing Employees Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.4, Issue.7 July 2014

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