Hand gloves and face mask is must for e waste workers

When you are handling the e waste materials, you should be careful about the following things. E waste contains many hazardous chemicals like lead, mercury, cadmium, arsenic etc. Handling these chemicals without necessary safety protection is very harmful to human health.

Many workers in the e waste sector are suffering from various diseases like skin disease, damage of brain in children, damage to the nervous system, damage to the kidneys, respiratory problems, stomach problems, pregnancy related issues, and poor health conditions which continues from one generation to another.

 To protect yourself  from the harmful effects of e waste, use of basic safety equipment is necessary. Basic safety equipments such as protection masks and hand gloves could prevent some of the harmful effects of these chemicals. These chemicals enter our body when we have food and when we breath. Usage of hand gloves while working will prevent the entry of these chemicals into the body and protects your health for a long time.

The face mask will protect you from the dust. The dust particles can enter your lungs if you are not wearing a face mask and can cause serious respiratory illnes. Practicing these basic safety measures could reduce the risk of the harmful impacts of these chemicals and dust, hence usage of hand gloves and face mask is a must while dealing with the e waste. It will ensure good health for you for many long years and you can live happily with your family.