The Plight of Ragpickers — Flashcards

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The objective is to develop concern for the health of ragpickers. The activity encourages attention to their unsafe working conditions and their need for protection and support.

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It is one of the urban and rural environmental problems. Garbage thrown carelessly into dumping areas creates dirty surroundings and health risks for people who work there and live nearby.

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Garbage generated at homes, schools, markets, and similar places is usually collected at garbage dumps and transported by the municipality to landfills or other appropriate places.

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Garbage dumps are mostly overflowing and infested by flies, cockroaches, rats, and similar pests. These conditions help the spread of diseases and make the place unsafe for workers.

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Ragpickers are people who collect materials from garbage dumps. Because of their work, they are more vulnerable and prone to different diseases.

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Ragpickers work directly in garbage dumps, where they are exposed to dirt, pests, and harmful waste. This makes them more vulnerable and prone to different diseases.

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Ragpickers often get injured by broken glass or dumped explosives. These hazards make their work physically dangerous as well as unhealthy.

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A municipality is the civic body that transports garbage from dumps to landfills or other appropriate places. It is different from ragpickers, who collect materials from garbage dumps.