Volume 13 | Issue 3 |

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The proposed work designed a real-time smart fertilizer recommendation system for soil conditions using the Internet of Things (IoT). The proposed system is divided into two modules. The IoT module of the proposed system continuously monitors soil characteristics such as temperature, moisture, and nutrient levels using NPK sensor. The artificial intelligence (AI) module containing artificial neural networks (ANN) analyses the soil characteristics received through NPK and suggests suitable fertilizers. The ANN model achieves a train accuracy of 95%. The proposed system aims to reduce soil degradation, pollution, and economic losses for farmers while increasing crop yield. The system uses affordable IoT hardware with a mobile application for user interface. The AI module is integrated into mobile applications using TensorFlow Lite (TFLite). The proposed system promotes AI-driven smart agriculture solutions and improves sustainability. In the future, the system can be implemented for various crop types.

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Internet of Things, Artificial Neural Networks, Soil Nutrient Analysis, Smart Soil Fertilization.

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A Tailor is a professional who creates, alters and repairs clothing and other textiles, typically using a combination of manual and machine-based techniques. Tailors are witnessing a steady declined in business as most people are now opting readymade garments. But, the home-based tailors and garment industry tailors are facing many health issues because of continuous work and working posture. In this study the data was collected from 80 home -based tailors. The detailed information was obtained by online interview. The exposure was assessed by a questionnaire regarding age, gender, mode of employment, experience in sewing, working hours, resting time, physical health issues, musculoskeletal strains, safety measures done and give suggestion for improvement. The main focus on this study is to identify work related health issues among home-based tailors.

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Home-based tailors, health and safety, physical health issues, musculoskeletal strain, safety measures.

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Working women pickup, a considerable measure of new skill and abilities associated with driving an organization as well as with personal improvement. In this study, we assess the "Workplace Risk and Safety Practices Among Women Employees Working in Food Processing Industries". The field study was conducted to focus on their personal information, anthropometric measurement, job-related information, health status, workplace risk their facilities and safety practices to be followed in food industry. The data was collected by face-to-face interview method using a standard questionnaire with a simple random sampling method. The Selected samples were collected from the districts of Dindigul, Madurai and Tiruvannamalai. Among the selected women employees most of them in the age range of 20-30 from this 88% of samples were married. In this study, it is noted that 23% people are in normal BMI, 18% samples are overweight. 92% of employees are having weekly off and regular day shift time. Among them 98% of women workers haven't felt any gender discrimination, 8% people are having skin related problems and 44% are facing workplace hazard. The 50% of female workers are working with heavy machines never faced any chemical exposure, equipment's/machinery accidents and physical hazards. Among the samples are 100% of selected samples showed that industries provide safety gears for the women workers. Among the samples 92% of employees stated that in their industry they prioritize the women's workplace safety. 82% of selected samples told that they didn't provide any transport facilities for women workers is the only disadvantage for them to reach on time to the industry. The selected samples showed that 100% of the women workers are trained in basic first aid to handle immediate injuries, burn and so on. The samples showed that 80% of industries have medical facilities, 100% of the employees consider that the industries provide safety audit orientation program, continuous power supply, proper toilet facility, sanitizing facility and drainage facility.

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Workplace, Women, Safety, Risk, Hazard.

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Tanneries are high-risk work environments where unsafe conditions significantly endanger workers' health and safety. Unsafe acts, such as neglecting to use personal protective equipment (PPE) or improper handling of hazardous chemicals, combined with unsafe conditions like inadequate ventilation, poor machinery maintenance, and cluttered workspaces, contribute to frequent occupational accidents and chronic health issues. These factors result in severe consequences, including chemical burns, respiratory disorders, skin diseases, musculoskeletal injuries, and in extreme cases, fatalities. Furthermore, long-term exposure to toxic substances and repetitive unsafe practices increases the risk of chronic illnesses and reduces overall productivity. This abstract emphasizes the urgent need for strict enforcement of safety regulations, proper worker training, and continuous monitoring to mitigate the negative impacts of unsafe behaviours and hazardous working conditions in the tanning.

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High-risk, Unsafe, Health and safety, Improper handling of hazardous, Chemicals, Diseases.

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Protective clothing 'hazards caused by extreme changes in physical environment, dangerous working conditions, or enemy action. Protective clothing required to shield or guard the wearer from infectious, toxic, or harmful substances while engaged in employment. Defence forces are the major users of protective textiles. The military wear has to exhibit unique performance characteristics due to the diverse hostile conditions under which it has to function. For this study the data's are collected from defence persons and the data's collected are generated for quick response code for security purpose. Camouflage fabric was selected for this study. Quick response code for developed as data-I, data-II, data-III and data-IV. Based on this codes which was applied using different techniques such as hand embroidery, screen printing, machine embroidery and fabric painting techniques. Among these techniques the DUQRME (Defence uniform quick response code machine embroidery)read's code very quickly, when compared with other techniques, when this code is applied in the defence uniform it can be easily identify the person's identity so that no one can miss use their uniforms which will be secure reliable uniforms for the defence person.

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Protective clothing, defence, Quick response code, techniques, Camouflage fabric

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Food industry is the collection of industries that produce a diverse range of food articles including agriculture, food production and processing, preservation, packing, and distribution. In every aspect of the food production and processing line, there are a lot of chances for the workers to encounter occupational hazards. A study was carried out through random sampling method in dairy units. A standard questionnaire was prepared and the survey was taken through personal interviews and google forms. The questionnaire includes socio-demographic profile and questions related to the occupational hazards faced by the workers of dairy units. The workers suffer from slips and falls in the unit is common and may lead to mild fractures, knee and body pain, and respiratory issues due to ammonia gas escape from leakage in pipelines in the refrigeration system. Sleep disturbances due to shift timings of the workers is quite common. The dairy units need to take care of the workers by ensuring proper platforms to work and mitigating the hazards encountered by them.

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occupational, fractures, distribution, ammonia gas.

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This review explores the occupational health risks associated with the extraction of fiber from various sources which is a widely available but invasive species. This study aims to identify potential hazards during the fiber extraction process, including physical, chemical, and ergonomic risks to workers involved in manual and mechanical fiber extraction techniques. A comprehensive assessment of the work environment, including exposure to dust, sharp tools, and prolonged physical labour, was conducted to evaluate the risks of respiratory issues, musculoskeletal injuries, and skin conditions. Additionally, the review study examines preventive measures and safety protocols to mitigate health risks and improve worker well-being.

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Fiber, Ergonomic Risks, Mechanical Fiber, Respiratory issues, Skin Conditions, Preventive Measures

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The power loom industry as a tool of Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) has a great possibility to contribute a lot in the cloth production.In Indian economics, the power loom has a significant impact. Weavers in the handloom sector are exposed to numerous occupational hazards, and research highlights the dangers in the textile industry, which include manual handling, operating hazardous machinery, and being around noise and hazardous materials. These risks have been categorized as physiological, ergonomic, chemical, mechanical, and physical risks.This paper analysed the health issues being faced by the weavers and suggests measures to uplift them socially- more specifically from the health front.This review demonstrates the health problems that weavers face, including low back pain, vision impairment, and injury, as well as the anxiety that they experience. Anxiety, Lower back pain, and impaired vision were associated with the workplace environment.

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Power loom industry, Weavers, Hazardous material, Ergonomic, Health problem.

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Professionals in computer aided design (CAD) are exposed to a number of occupational health and safety hazards since they work with computers for extended periods of time. Occupational health and safety (OHAS) is crucial in computer-aided design (CAD) environments to safeguard the health of employees who use digital design tools for extended periods of time. In addition to ergonomic dangers, extended screen time, repetitive strain injuries, and mental health risks such eye strain, musculoskeletal diseases, stress, and anxiety, this study examines the main OHAS issues related to CAD work. In order to reduce health hazards, it emphasizes best practices such ergonomic workstations, frequent breaks, sufficient lighting, and the use of ergonomic input devices. Also covered is how software features like automation tools and configurable interfaces can lessen stress. Organizations may improve productivity, lower work-related injuries, and give CAD professionals a safer, more comfortable workplace by putting in place efficient OHAS procedures.

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CAD, Health hazards, Mental health risks, Ergonomic Dangers

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"Occupational health" is a collective term used to characterize all activities and disciplines devoted to maintaining and promoting the health, safety and the wage earners. Every occupational Environment such as a bakery is associated with various health problems that affect worker's health and well-being. The study was done to identify the occupational threats faced by workers of selected bakery units in Chinnalapatti. The data was collected from the working supervisor, staff, and non-staffing workers which includes information such as job nature, clinical symptoms, general health issues, respiratory health, heat and temperature, Musculoskeletal health, spin, lifestyle parameters and as mental health. The majority of the bakery workers were suffering from physical as well as work-related problems like stress, respiratory disorders, and joint pain/ back pain. Continuous work creates a health risk and tiredness among workers who are working in bakery units.

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Occupational health, bakery unit, musculoskeletal, lifestyle parameters, stress, mental health.

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