Being a construction worker is usually hazardous to one’s health, especially if one is working in a developing country. Safety belts and hard hats are not the norm. One can see these workers hanging out of rickety looking scaffoldings with no safety mechanisms that will protect them from a fall. Although big construction companies are now investing in safety products for their workers, there are still companies who do not or cannot do so. Aside from such obvious risks, there are not so obvious ones, like unknowingly being exposed to carcinogenic materials like asbestos. Asbestos poisoning causes mesothelioma; which is a cancer of the membranes that surround vital body organs. It is sad how these workers are exposed to such risks just so that they can earn mere pittance to support their family. Employers should be careful about their workers health and ensure their safety by providing proper safety equipment.
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