Women in Agriculture

Lesson 33 : Types of Occupational Health Hazards

Types of Occupational Health Hazards

Type	Hazards
Respiratory disorders	Allergies, bronchitis, asthma, lung infections
Digestive disorders	Intestinal and parasitic infestations and infections like amoaebiasis, diarrhea and dysentery, hyperacidity and ulcer
Gynecological disorders	Impaired health of foetus, low birth weigth of baby, fluctuation of lactating ability, premature termination of breast feeding, miscarriage etc.,
Musculo-skeletal disorders	Spondilitis, back ache, arthritis, spinal problems
Injuries	Cuts, wounds, Septic conditions, sprains, fractures
Others	Insect bites, sore hands and feet, sunstroke, impaired heading due to sound pollution, eye and skin allergies