PREVALANCE OF LUNG DISEASE IN THE WORKERS OF SCISSORS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES IN MEERUT CITY - A SURVEY

The aim of the present study was carried to study the prevalence of lung disease among the workers of small scale scissors manufacturing industries in Meerut City. The data were collected after conducting the survey during the period Jan 2005 to Jan 2009 in different divisions (Heat treatment, Processing, Polishing, Plating, Edging, Buffing, and Packing) of the scissors industries in different areas of Meerut city. The data were revealed that 50% - 100% workers were suffering from the lung disease.