Purpose: Salt business in India has experienced incredible expansion and success. Among the several Indian states, Tamil Nadu ranks second in terms of salt output. About 8.06 lakh acres of land were set aside for salt production in Tamil Nadu. The manufacture of salt involves about 16,500 individuals. There was no discernible difference between the salt workers and a similar set of workers who worked with salt produce. Therefore, this study emphasizes the necessity of creating policies to prevent health issues among employees in the Tamil Nadu study area.

Design/methodology/approach: Based on both direct and secondary data, the current study aims to comprehend the health issues related to production and marketing of small-scale salt pan manufacturers in Tamil Nadu. 150 salt producers were chosen for the study using a straightforward random selection technique.

Findings: Approximately 85% of the salt produced in the state is produced in three major districts: Tuticorin, Ramanathapuram, and Nagapattinam. In the three districts.