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.
| Product | Concern |
| Cleaners | | Abrasive cleaning powders | Corrosive/toxic | Aerosols | Flammable/toxic | Furniture polish | Flammable/toxic | Glass cleaners | Irritant/toxic | Outdated medicines | Toxic | Shoe polish | Flammable | Spot remover | Flammable/toxic | Toilet bowl cleaner | Corrosive | Carpet cleaner | Flammable/toxic | Personal care products | | Hair waving lotion | Toxic | Medicated shampoos | Toxic | Nail polish remover | Toxic/flammable | Automotive products | | Brake transmission fluid | Flammable/toxic | Car batteries | Corrosive/toxic | Diesel and petrol | Flammable/toxic | Waste oil | Flammable/toxic | Miscellaneous | | Batteries | Corrosive/toxic | Pesticides, herbicides, and fertilisers | Toxic/flammable | Insecticides | Toxic |
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Source: Tchobanoglous et al. [12].
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