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Stone crushing a serious health hazard

Recently, in Nakugaon land port Nalitabari, Sherpur, some stone crushers were seen without wearing face masks or hand gloves
Stone crushing a serious health hazard

Bangladesh

TBS Report
04 March, 2024, 08:50 pm
Last modified: 05 March, 2024, 04:14 pm

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Stone crushing a serious health hazard

Recently, in Nakugaon land port Nalitabari, Sherpur, some stone crushers were seen without wearing face masks or hand gloves

TBS Report
04 March, 2024, 08:50 pm
Last modified: 05 March, 2024, 04:14 pm
Photos: Syed Zakir Hossain
Photos: Syed Zakir Hossain

The work of stone crushing comes with some major health risks.

Photos: Syed Zakir Hossain
Photos: Syed Zakir Hossain

Stone crushers are exposed to such an environment that compromises their lungs with respiratory diseases.

Photos: Syed Zakir Hossain

Their lungs only gather dust as they inhale plumes of smoke and horrendously polluted air.

Photos: Syed Zakir Hossain
Photos: Syed Zakir Hossain

Recently, in Nakugaon land port Nalitabari, Sherpur, some stone crushers were seen without wearing face masks or hand gloves.

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Photos: Syed Zakir Hossain

Hundreds of workers, who carry stones to the site and perform their activities, do not always take even the most basic health safety measures. 

Photos: Syed Zakir Hossain
Photos: Syed Zakir Hossain

They may not have adequate awareness or support in this regard from the business owners. 

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