To assess the knowledge on occupational skin disorder among tannery workers

Aim of the study: To assess knowledge on occupational skin disorder among tannery workers Background: Occupational health is an area concerned with protecting the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in work. It is about the effect of work on health. It plays a vital role in helping employers care and understand the need of their employees to create enabling businesses with reduced sickness, absence level and optimized staff performance and productivity. Occupational health remains neglected in developing countries because of competing social, economic, and political challenges. Design: Cross sectional descriptive design. Methods: Randomized Convenience sampling method was used. A total of 30 workers were selected in residing Ranipet area. Result: In knowledge assessment out of 30 samples,15 members were adequate knowledge and 10 members were moderate knowledge and 5 members were inadequate knowledge. Conclusion It is important to end the structured interview questions by assess the knowledge on occupational skin disorder among tannery workers. Advanced education in nursing prepares a nurse to take independent decision and function independently, to advocate patient’s rights for health care which is appropriate and effective.