Occupational health risks and safety awareness among welders in Nepal, a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Globally, over 2.3 million people die each year as a result of diseases or injuries related to their jobs, and 313 million suffer from non-fatal ailments. Welding is one such profession, which is a hazard-prone job with several potential risks, including burns, electrocution and the potentially deadly risk of fume exposure. In Nepal, people taking the welding profession are aware of the risks associated with their jobs, but they often do not take preventive measures because of ignorance, perceived discomfort in their jobs and lack of knowledge about occupational safety laws and regulations. This increases the probability of accidents.

Objective

The objective of this study was to explore occupational health risks and safety awareness among welders and their adheren

SUBMITTER: Koirala B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12530436 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature