EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF LONG-TERM OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO TANDOOR HEAT ON PALM PRINTS OF WORKERS IN JAMMU CITY

Abstract

Palm prints can be widely serve as a reliable method for identification of an individual as palm prints are used as physical evidence linking the victim, crime scene, and the suspect. Palm prints provide a broader area for the analysis of occupational marks similar to fingerprints. This study is regarding the impact of long-term occupational exposure to tandoor heat on the palms of workers conducted in Jammu City. The examination involves observing the specific characteristics associated with exposure to prolonged heat in the palm prints of tandoor workers.The characteristics include certain occupational marks such as, scars, burns, and depletion of  ridges and creases. To observe the occupational marks 40 samples were obtained from the individuals who work with the tandoor fire against the control group of individuals consisting of 22 samples who work in the same profession but are not in direct contact with the heat.The aim and objective of this research is to determine whether heat exposure will make differences in patterns or features of palm prints, which are unique to each occupation or not and can be used during forensic investigations, biometrics, and legal procedures.