Safety and health in the stone crushing industry : a practical manual for preventing accidents preserving health and keeping a company profitable
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2009
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IDRC, Ottawa, ON, CA
Abstract
This manual is based on findings of a research development project in stone crushing sites in Northern India (Bundelkhand). There are an estimated 12,000 stone crushing units employing 500,000 workers in India (and several millions in all of Asia). Major concerns in stone crushing are accidents and injuries, hearing loss, and dust-related lung diseases. All of these diseases can be prevented, and the working conditions improved with simple means and minimal cost. This manual provides information and guidance to improve working conditions and safety for owners, workers, governmental and non-governmental institutions, trade unions and interested persons.
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Oriya version available in IDRC Digital Library
Tamil version available in IDRC Digital Library
Urdu version available in IDRC Digital Library
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OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, STONEWORKING INDUSTRY, HEALTH INTERVENTION, ACCIDENT PREVENTION, HEALTH PROTECTION