This paper will be constructed as the following.
• Introduction
- Background of textile industry
- Related operations in textile manufacturing
- Nature of work and working condition
• Principal Hazards
- Cotton dust
- Dye hazards
- Ergonomics
- Fire hazard
- Noise and hearing conservation
- Other
• Accident and Compliance Statistics
- Common accident type
- Statistics of accident and violation history
• Applicable regulations and Compliance Requirements
- OSHA standard
• Hazard Control Mechanisms
- Cotton dust inspection
- Guideline for solvent exposure
- Sewing machine guarding
- Fire safety
- Personal protective equipments
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• Discussion and Conclusions
• References
- OSHA Regulations
- NIOSH Publications
- NFPA Codes