Work-related problems in metal handling tasks in Bangladesh: obstacles to the development of safety and health measures

摘要

Many manual labourers in Bangladesh are involved with metal-handling tasks that re both physically demanding and stressful. The metal workers have been significantly exposed to prolonged hammering and cutting activities in excessive noise and with awkward body postures. Moreover, stressors from heat and humidity, welding fumes and metal dusts often cause excess strain, and are reflected in a deterioration of their physical work performance. Indeed, physical work is the economic source in many developing countries for the support of worker's family and relatives.