Research Article

Occupational Risks Associated with Solid Waste Management in the Informal Sector of Gweru, Zimbabwe

Table 2

Concerns associated with hazardous municipal solid waste.

ProductConcern

Cleaners
Abrasive cleaning powdersCorrosive/toxic
AerosolsFlammable/toxic
Furniture polishFlammable/toxic
Glass cleanersIrritant/toxic
Outdated medicinesToxic
Shoe polishFlammable
Spot removerFlammable/toxic
Toilet bowl cleanerCorrosive
Carpet cleanerFlammable/toxic
Personal care products
Hair waving lotionToxic
Medicated shampoosToxic
Nail polish removerToxic/flammable
Automotive products
Brake transmission fluidFlammable/toxic
Car batteriesCorrosive/toxic
Diesel and petrolFlammable/toxic
Waste oilFlammable/toxic
Miscellaneous
BatteriesCorrosive/toxic
Pesticides, herbicides, and fertilisersToxic/flammable
InsecticidesToxic

Source: Tchobanoglous et al. [12].