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Occupational Risks Associated with Solid Waste Management in the Informal Sector of Gweru, Zimbabwe
Author
Source
Journal of Environmental and Public Health
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-14, 14 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-06-21
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
14
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This study identifies and analyses the occupational risks associated with solid waste management practices in the informal enterprises of Gweru.
Many concerns have been raised about the potential harm from waste to the environment and the general public, but the risks and consequent costs of occupational hazards in waste management have received little attention in the rush to adopt or adapt technologies such as composting.
A multimethods research design that triangulates qualitative and quantitative research paradigms is employed in this study.
The quantitative design involves physical characterisation of solid waste through material component separation and measurements as well as a questionnaire survey that investigates the risks associated with waste management.
The qualitative component includes interviews, open-ended questionnaires, and field observations.
Occupational risks occur at every stage in the waste management process, from the point where workers handle waste in the enterprises for collection or recycling to the point of ultimate disposal.
Key findings from the study revealed that solid waste management practices are dominated by manual handling tasks hence the higher incidents of muscular-skeletal disorders.
Other safety and health hazards associated with waste management in the informal enterprises of Gweru include incidents of diarrhoea, viral hepatitis, and higher incidents of obstructive and restrictive disorders.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Jerie, Steven. 2016. Occupational Risks Associated with Solid Waste Management in the Informal Sector of Gweru, Zimbabwe. Journal of Environmental and Public Health،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1108548
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Jerie, Steven. Occupational Risks Associated with Solid Waste Management in the Informal Sector of Gweru, Zimbabwe. Journal of Environmental and Public Health No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1108548
American Medical Association (AMA)
Jerie, Steven. Occupational Risks Associated with Solid Waste Management in the Informal Sector of Gweru, Zimbabwe. Journal of Environmental and Public Health. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1108548
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1108548