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Impact of Urban Solid Waste on the health of Municipal Sanitation workers in twin cities of Hubballi-Dharwad

Author(s) Usha Ramesh Phirangi, Prof. (Smt.) Veeramma Basayya Saviramath
Country India
Abstract Urban solid waste is an accumulation of refused waste generated from households, commercial, industrial, healthcare etc. The improper disposal and management of waste can lead to harmful impact on the human health and environment of the cities. In the process of the solid waste management, the sanitation workers play a crucial role. Due to the poor SWM process and working condition, the workers suffer from the serious health issues. It is essential to understand the work condition and health challenges faced by sanitation workers to protect their safety and well-being. In this context, the present study aims to investigate the health status of the sanitation workers in twin cities of Hubballi-Dharwad, Karnataka, India and impact of their working environment on their health.
The present study is based on both primary and secondary data. questionnaire based survey is conducted to know the socio-demographic attributes, health status and working conditions and occupational safety of the sanitation workers. The secondary data is collected from solid Waste Management (SWM) Reports and relevant articles. Data analysis is done by using MS-Excel and other statistical methods.
Major findings of the paper indicate a lack of basic facilities in the working area. Female workers face specific difficulties in the workplace due to the absence of toilets and the use of poor quality personal protective Equipments (PPE). Majority of the sanitation workers i.e. 28.30 percent of them are facing musculoskeletal pain. Further, Sanitation workers of the Dumping Yard are facing injuries and respiratory problems due to waste segregation.
Keywords sanitation workers, Waste generation, Waste Segregation, Waste disposal, SWM, Health impact.
Published In Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On 2026-05-18
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.78810
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