A study to assess the attitude of textile workers towards preventing against byssinosis (Occupational lung disease) at Thirubhuvanai, Puducherry

Abstract

Introduction: Occupational health and safety remain critical concerns across various industries, as workers are exposed to a plethora of risks associated with their job environments. Objectives of the Study: The main objective of the study to assess the level of attitude among textile workers towards preventing byssinosis and to associate the level of attitude among textile workers towards preventing byssinosis with their selected demographic variables. Methodology: The research approach used for this study was quantitative research approach. A descriptive research design was adopted for this present study. By using convenient sampling technique, 30 textile workers were selected for the present study. Results: The present study reveals that majority 23 (76.7%) of them had low attitude, 4 (13.3%) of them had very low attitude and 3 (10%) of them had moderate attitude. Conclusion: The study findings concluded that majority of textile workers had low attitude towards preventing byssinosis.