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The production of rubber and rubber products is a large and diverse industry. Health hazards in synthetic rubberproduction are primary related to exposure to monomers. An excess incidence of leukemia has been observed instyrene/butadiene rubber production, attributed to exposure to 1,3-butadiene. Excesses of cancer and respiratory diseasehave been reported, although specific causative agents are rarely identified. Exposures have varied greatly over the years,based on changes in materials used, work practices, and ventilation. Good Housekeeping practices could provide a realeconomic asset and advantage for companies. For instance, minimizing the use of raw materials, energy, and water, as wellas waste and waste water, leads to cost reduction. Furthermore, by adopting Good Houseke eping practices, enterprisescould reduce the level of environmental impact created by the company. A Companycould improve its image – and that of itsproducts – vis-à-vis customers, suppliers, neighbors, and regulatory authorities. In this research, much could beaccomplished at a low cost, or even through cost savings, and in ways that are easy for SMEs to implement. Theimplementation of Good Housekeeping measures requires internal communication, motivating employees, and setting clearresponsibilities. These aspects must be addressed as part of the implementation process, which could lead to organizationalbenefits that help a company to improve its performance in the longer run.

Manirou Zakaouanou, Prof. Rupand N. Desai, “Good Housekeeping in Latex Industries”, International Journal of Advance Engineering and Research Development (IJAERD), Vol. 2, Issue 5, pp. 1271-1276, May 2015.