Non fatal occupational injuries among mechanics of Udupi Taluk: A cross sectional study

Garima Verma; Shubhi Tomar

Volume : III, Issue : XI, November - 2014

Non fatal occupational injuries among mechanics of Udupi Taluk: A cross sectional study

Garima Verma, Shubhi Tomar

Abstract :

Background: Mechanics suffer from occupational health hazards. They perform tasks such as spray painting, repairing, cleaning, welding, and servicing. They were exposed to work stressors like radiations, hot and noisy environment, oil, dust and fumes. Objectives: To estimate the non-fatal occupational injuries among mechanics of Udupi Taluk. Methods: Mapping and listing of all the shops in Udupi Taluk was done. About 100 workers were included in the study. Interviewer administered questionnaire was used to assess occupational injuries. Results: There were about 75% reported non fatal injuries. Cuts and scratches were the chief injuries reported. There is significant association between the injury sites and task the mechanics perform at work. Conclusion: There was high percentage of non fatal occupational injuries among mechanics of Udupi Taluk. Therefore, there is a need to articulate functional occupational and safety measures among mechanics of Udupi Taluk