Wazirabad's cutlery industry: Workers' health at risk
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The Pakistani city of Wazirabad is known worldwide for its handmade knife and cutlery industry. The products manufactured here are not only sold in the local market but are also exported abroad. However, the workers associated with this industry are facing serious medical issues in order to earn their livelihood.
Workers in this industry spend their entire day grinding and polishing metal. During this process, fine metal particles and dust are released into the air, which the workers inhale. Working in this environment for long periods has detrimental effects on their lungs and respiratory systems.
Many workers state that the use of protective equipment during work is negligible. Due to the lack of proper ventilation in workplaces, the dust in the air remains a constant threat to their health. Individuals who have been associated with this work for decades often suffer from chronic respiratory diseases.
Wazirabad's cutlery industry is important for the national economy, but protecting the health of the workers is also a major necessity. Experts say that if modern machinery and safety measures are ensured in workplaces, the lives of these workers can be safeguarded.
Sources: dandc.eu
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