Research Article
Occupational Risks Associated with Solid Waste Management in the Informal Sector of Gweru, Zimbabwe
Table 3
Occupational hazards affecting waste workers in the informal enterprises.
| Hazard | Task |
| Muscular-skeletal disorders | Lifting and carrying heavy loads and pushing pushcart | Biological agents | Handling of organic waste, handling contaminated materials, and working in contaminated environment (mould, dirt) | Hazardous substances | Working with mixed waste | Mechanical hazards | Unintentional contact with sharp items and working near moving parts of machinery/vehicles | Noise/machinery | Working near heavily frequented roads and in the vicinity of loud vehicles (enterprise workshops such as carpentry, metal work, and engineering) | Vibration | Pushing vehicles on uneven ground | UV/IR radiation | Working in the sun | Electrical risks | Taking waste from workshops | Psychological burden | Working with waste and disrespect of society |
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