This study was planned to identify factors which affect workers health and their safe working in unregistered and partially registered
small iron units preparing 90- 95 % iron furniture under sheds. Focused group discussions (FGD) were conducted among workers
of iron furniture manufacturing units (IFMU) employing a cross sectional, descriptive, analytic and time limited study. Personal
interviews methodology was adopted to assess workers for their exposure to occupational risks, protective equipments and health
issues. A set of fifty (50) workers of each of the iron unit were taken as study samples by completely randomized sampling method
and every sample was studied with the help of self-designed questionnaire. All the values of physical parameters were noted using
direct reading instruments. A large proportion of workers were studied with high exposures to dust, fumes, noise, and heat. A high
level of self-reported occupational health problems, particularly from welders and metal workers were also observed. Similarly,
workers reported their need of permanent workplaces, information on work related hazards, water and sanitation and legislation
for small scale industries (SSI). Results revealed that workers have exposure of high levels to multiple health hazards due to limited
or no availability of protective equipments. It may also be concluded that workers of these iron units having lack of trainings related
to their health and safety. Outcome of this study is highly concerned for the regulations, legislation and policy matters of country
especially in country like Pakistan where workers of small and medium enterprises are facing problems.