Assessing the Change in Psychosocial Stress of Fireworks Workers of West Bengal During the Pre-Pandemic and During COVID-19 Pandemic

The fireworks industries of South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, are centuries-old, unorganized cottage industries. goal the current study was to evaluate how psychosocial stress workers Bengal had changed during COVID-19 pre-pandemic and pandemic period, determine underlying causes it. 152 male varying ages were chosen for this purpose. To measure employees, Job Content Questionnaire (JCQ) based on Karasek’s Demand-Control Model used. A shortened Social Readjustment Rating (SRRQ- Holmes Rahe, 1967) followed life change value. socioeconomic status related also measured along with food habits. After analyzing factors outcomes, it determined that financial condition job stability worsened notably pandemic. There prevalence musculoskeletal disorders lack health awareness among them. Though, they benefitted by different government schemes, low income led increased