Abstract: Auto rickshaws are the commonly preferred vehicle for transportation by single passengers or a small group of passengers for a short duration of distance and important mode of transportation both in urban and semi urban area. It provides more employment opportunities for wide range of people especially those who are unskilled and lack better education. Moreover the drivers were facing some health problems because of the nature of their working atmosphere. The present study focuses on occupational health hazards and working condition of auto rickshaw drivers in Kannur district. The study using descriptive analysis, explored in detail the occupational health hazards of auto rickshaw drivers to understand the important work related health issues that they face. The study also helps to understand the working condition of auto rickshaw drivers on the basis of their monthly income, monthly expenditure, etc.
The study found that, the auto rickshaw drivers face many work related health problems. The female participation in this field was very low. They face occupational health hazards like headache, back pain, neck pain, knee pain, ankle pain, wrist pain, shoulder pain, elbow pain, eye complaints, asthma, dust allergy, cough, urine infection, gastric, tendons, fatigue and frequent fever. It is also found that irrespective of men and women they suggested for providing better sanitation facility in every halting stations.

Key terms: Auto rickshaw drivers, Occupational health hazards, Working condition

| DOI: 10.17148/IARJSET.2022.9512