Category: First Aid
Childbirth (Normal and Emergency) Childbirth is a natural process and one does not have to do too much to see it to completion. But done improperly, there can be …
Miscarriage It occurs before 28th week of pregnancy, when the woman really does not expect to deliver and hence is not ready for it. Then she is even less …
Noise Induced Hearing Loss Industrial exposures to high noise levels can affect the hearing in workers. It is a slow process and mostly not noticed until it is quite …
Radiation hazards Workers are exposed to radiation in various forms in the following areas. Exposure to ultraviolet rays occurs I arc and other electric welding processes. Many industries use …
Occupational cancers Cancer is a major risk factor in some industries. It appears after prolonged exposure, as long as 10 to 25 years. It may develop even after the …
Occupational dermatitis The causes of dermatitis in industries may be as follows. Primary irritants act on the skin directly. These include acids, alkalies, dyes solvents, etc. sensitizing chemicals pass …
Types of Pneumoconiosis and its features Their features are as shown in the following table. Type Features Preventive measures Silicosis – It is due to inhalation of …
Pneumoconiosis Pneumoconiosis is a group of lung disorders resulting from inhalation of different types of dusts. The dust gets deposited in the lung and the lungs develop reaction to …
