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International Journal of Innovations & Research Analysis (IJIRA) [ Vol. 6 | No. 2(I) | April - June, 2026 ]

Employees Health and Safety Measures in Sugar Industry: A Study with Reference to Sugar Factories in Bidar District

Dr. B.Vijaya & Surekha

The sugar industry is an important agro-based industry in India that contributes significantly to employment generation and rural development. Employees working in sugar factories are exposed to occupational hazards such as dust, heat, machinery accidents and unsafe working conditions, making health and safety measures essential for employee welfare and industrial productivity. The present study titled “Employees Health and Safety Measures in Sugar Industry: A Study with Reference to Sugar Factories in Bidar District” examines the health and safety conditions in selected sugar factories of Bidar district. The study is based on primary and secondary data collected from four selected sugar factories through survey methods using purposive random sampling. The study focuses on workplace cleanliness, waste disposal, ventilation, emergency safety devices and machinery fencing. The findings reveal that most employees are generally satisfied with the existing safety measures, though certain shortcomings such as inconsistent cleanliness standards, inadequate emergency arrangements and poor machinery guarding were identified in some factories. The study suggests regular safety training, effective monitoring, improved ventilation systems and proper machinery protection measures. It concludes that effective implementation of health and safety practices is essential for reducing workplace hazards, improving employee welfare and enhancing industrial efficiency in sugar factories.

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