This paper present health issues in apparel industry due to heat and noise problems. In apparel industry workers faces the mental and physical problem such as skin rashes, heat illness, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke etc due to hot work environment which decreases the productivity and efficiency of workers. Here also mentioned ACTU Guidelines for Working in Seasonal Heat and ISO Standards for the Human Thermal Environment.
Ergonomics is study of relationship between person and their work environment. The objective is to adapt workplace for worker in order to decrease risk of health problem and improve the link between the worker and their environment. The work environment in majority of these units is unsafe and unhealthy - including poorly designed workstations, unsuitable furniture, lack of ventilation, inappropriate lighting, excessive noise, etc. People working in such poor or substandard environment are prone to occupational diseases.
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