Health hazards in sericulture


 
 
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Health Hazards in Sericulture

Health Hazards in Sericulture

  • Handling of dead worms with bare hands contributes to infection and illness.
  • Standing continuously for about 12-16 hours a day may lead to health disorders like headaches, spine etc.
  • Vapors from boiling cocoons and diesel fumes from machines may lead to respiratory diseases like asthma and bronchitis.
  • Continuous exposure to the noise made by spinning and winding may result in hearing disorders.
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    Question : 1

    Which of the following are correct ?

    (a) Silk workers who process raw silk often suffer from asthma and respiratory disease caused by inhalation of vapors from boiling cocoon.

    (b) Silk Workers need to dip their hands frequently in boiling water. This causes burning of skin, blisters and open injuries which leads to secondary infection.

    (c) Continuous exposure to the noise of spinning and winding machines result in hearing problems.

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 2

    Which of the following are correct ?

    (a) Handling of dead worms with bare hands contributes to infection and illness.

    (b) Standing continuously for about 12-16 hours a day may lead to health disorders like headaches, spine etc.

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 3

    Which of the following are correct about sericulture ?

    (a) Handling of dead worms with bare hands contributes to infection and illness .

    (b) Silk workers who process raw silk often suffer from asthma and respiratory disease caused by inhalation of vapors from boiling cocoon, poorly lit and poorly ventilated unit.

    Right Option : C
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