2025, Vol. 7, Issue 1, Part A

Author(s): Madhumita Ghosh and Jagannath Ghosh

Abstract: Auto driving is a risky and hazardous job in the driving environment. Injuries among auto driver is a world-wide public health issue. This analysis investigates the possible consequences that auto drivers in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, India confront of the job. The wide variety of risks impacting driver well-being and security in their regular work contest using an assortment of qualitative conversion and quantitative questionnaire was examine by this study. A cross-sectional study on 110 male auto-driver was conducted to know about their health and nutritional status. All data were statistically analysis using t-test and Chi-square test wherever appropriate. High prevalence of occupational injury-like neck and back pain, eye discomfort, hearing issue, skin problem, carpal tunnel syndrome or tendonitis, insomnia was notice on auto driver which gave hints to reduce work load, alternate posture, ergonomic intervention and changing of body movements are required to reduce the health risks.

DOI: 10.33545/27068919.2025.v7.i1a.1326

Pages: 16-20 | Views: 73 | Downloads: 22

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