| 1. Pneumoconiosis such as
Silicosis, Asbestosis, Anthraconiosis etc.. |
Mineral dusts such as silica,
asbestos, coal tar etc. |
| 2. Bronchopalmonary diseases such
as Byssinosis, metal dust fever etc. |
cotton dust, metal dust etc. |
| 3. Occupational Asthma |
Sensitising agents or irretants |
| 4. Extrinsic allergic conditions |
organic dust |
| 5. Cancer |
Asbestos, benzene, coal tar,
ionosing radiations etc. |
| 6. Diseases caused by toxic and
hazardous substenses |
Toxic & hazardous chemicals |
| 7. Occupational Defness and noise
induced diseases such as head ache, blood
pressure,stomach ulcer & psychological disorders |
High noise level |
| 8. Occupational catract |
Heat and IR radiation |
| 9. Infectious or parasitic
diseases such as Anthrax |
Micro organisms such as bactiria
and virus |
| 10. Work posture related diseases
such as back ache, neck& shoulder ache, eye strain
etc. |
Bad work postures and lack of
Ergonomicaly designed equipments |
| 11. Psychological disorders such
as irretation, sleeplessness, diobediance, absentism,
alcoholism and drug abuse |
Occupational Stress. |
PREVENTION
IS BETTER THAN CURE
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