Perceived occupational health risks, noise and dust exposure levels among street sweepers in Mwanza City in Northern Tanzania.

ABSTRACT: Solid waste has been a major problem particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa countries as it has been increasing in several years. One of the methods employed in solid waste management is street sweeping which is done by street sweepers. Street sweepers are being predisposed to respiratory and non-respiratory infection like eye infection, skin infection and musculoskeletal disorders. This analytical cross-sectional study enrolled a total of 233 street sweepers to assess perceived occupational health risks, particulate matters (i.e., PM2.5, PM5 and PM10 measured in (mg/m3)) dust and noise exposure levels in decibel units-dB(A), and utilization of protective personnel equipment among street sweepers in Mwanza city, Northern Tanzania. Modified poison regression was used to determine the associatio

SUBMITTER: Nyanza EC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10903795 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature