A qualitative study on barriers for the use of respiratory protective devices among rice mill workers in Ampara District, Sri Lanka

A qualitative study on barriers for the use of respiratory protective devices among rice mill workers in Ampara District, Sri Lanka

<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Rice milling often carried out in the informal work sector generates paddy dust which is a hazard to the respiratory health of mill workers. Sri Lankan rice mill workers have shown reluctance in using respiratory protective apparatus during rice mi...

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Main Authors: K. R. M. Chandrathilaka, Dulani Samaranayake, Kantha Nirmali Lankatilake, Rohini de Alwis Senevirathne, Anuruddha Kumara Karunarathna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka 2020-01-01
Series:Journal of the College of Community Physicians
Subjects:
informal workers, occupational health and safety, respiratory health, rice milling, work behaviour
Online Access:https://jccpsl.sljol.info/articles/8198

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https://jccpsl.sljol.info/articles/8198

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