Occupational Stressors in Lead-Acid Battery Production: Health Risks from Environmental Strain, Noise, and Chemical Exposure from Factories in Savar, Bangladesh

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the health risks and occupational hazards that employees in Bangladesh's lead-acid battery manufacturing sector encounter. A total of 150 randomly chosen male participants—mostly between the ages of 25 and 40 and with three to eight years of experience in the industry—were asked structured questions during the survey. Their working conditions, health problems associated with lead exposure, and demography were all covered in the poll. The results showed that a high frequency of health issues, such as neurological symptoms, nausea, gastrointestinal disorders, and exhaustion, were closely linked to hazardous working environments. Extreme heat, loud noises, and exposure to harmful substances, particularly lead, are some of these dangerous circumstances. The study found strong links between unfavorable health outcomes and unfavorable working conditions using statistical analysis performed with IBM SPSS version 25. In the lead-acid battery business, the report emphasizes the critical need for increased workplace safety and more stringent environmental regulations. It is imperative to improve these protocols in order to safeguard employees from detrimental exposures and to encourage environmentally friendly industrial processes. The well-being of employees can be considerably increased by implementing ecologically friendly industrial methods and upholding stricter occupational safety regulations. By drawing attention to these important concerns, the study promotes a more environmentally friendly and health-conscious method of conducting industrial processes, guaranteeing that workers are protected from the negative consequences of hazardous work conditions. This research is one of the first to offer a thorough analysis of the health risks and occupational hazards unique to Bangladesh's manufacture of lead-acid batteries in the Savar region. It offers helpful recommendations for improving workplace safety, bridges awareness gaps among employees, and highlights the importance of eco-friendly activities. It is a significant addition to industrial health research because of its all-encompassing methodology and regional emphasis. The goal of this research is to assist the long-term sustainability of the sector and aid in the establishment of rules that safeguard the health of workers.