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Background <p>Migrant labourers are vital to India’s construction industry but often face hazardous work conditions. This study examines the prevalence of occupational hazards and injuries among migrant workers in Chennai and explores how socio-demographic factors influence injury risk.</p> Methodology <p>A cross-sectional survey of 390 migrant workers gathered data on workplace hazards, injury types, and socio-demographic factors. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression analysis were used to examine injury prevalence and associated risk factors.</p> Results <p>The findings indicate that 74.1% of workers encountered at least one workplace hazard, and 65.6% reported injuries. Logistic regression showed higher injury risks among those with low education, alcohol use, and longer work experience.</p> Conclusion <p>Migrant workers face high risks of musculoskeletal disorders and skin conditions. Injury risk increases by low education, alcohol use, marital status, and limited health insurance. Poor enforcement of safety laws like the BOCW Act and low awareness hinder prevention. Enhanced safety training, better social security, and strict policy enforcement are crucial for their protection.</p> <p><i>Clinical Trial Registration</i> This study is not a clinical trial. It is a cross-sectional observational study involving no intervention. Therefore, clinical trial registration is not applicable.</p>

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Burden of injuries and hazard exposure among the daily wage migrant construction labourers: a cross-sectional study in Chennai, Tamil Nadu

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    2025年12月18日

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  • A. Quiny Infanta,
  • M. Benson Thomas,
  • A. H. Sruthi Anil Kumar,
  • Alex Joseph

摘要

Background

Migrant labourers are vital to India’s construction industry but often face hazardous work conditions. This study examines the prevalence of occupational hazards and injuries among migrant workers in Chennai and explores how socio-demographic factors influence injury risk.

Methodology

A cross-sectional survey of 390 migrant workers gathered data on workplace hazards, injury types, and socio-demographic factors. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression analysis were used to examine injury prevalence and associated risk factors.

Results

The findings indicate that 74.1% of workers encountered at least one workplace hazard, and 65.6% reported injuries. Logistic regression showed higher injury risks among those with low education, alcohol use, and longer work experience.

Conclusion

Migrant workers face high risks of musculoskeletal disorders and skin conditions. Injury risk increases by low education, alcohol use, marital status, and limited health insurance. Poor enforcement of safety laws like the BOCW Act and low awareness hinder prevention. Enhanced safety training, better social security, and strict policy enforcement are crucial for their protection.

Clinical Trial Registration This study is not a clinical trial. It is a cross-sectional observational study involving no intervention. Therefore, clinical trial registration is not applicable.