OCCUPATIONAL RISKS IN AGRICULTURAL WORKERS
Journal Title: Българско списание за обществено здраве (Bulgarian Journal of Public Health) - Year 2012, Vol 0, Issue 1
Abstract
Agriculture workers undertake many work situations as traditional crop and livestock production, machinery repair, welding, application of different chemicals and therefore they are at high risk for fatal and nonfatal injuries, work-related lung diseases, noise-induced hearing loss, skin diseases, and certain intoxication and cancers, associated with chemicals used and prolonged sun exposure as well as extreme weather conditions. The basic demographic data of agricultural workers and major risk factors are described. Legislation concerning agricultural workers and activities and the most frequent infringements are pointed. Occupational accidents are followed. The problems and achievements with safety and health at work of agricultural workers are defined.
Authors and Affiliations
Katia Vangelova, Zhivka Halkova, Irina Toneva
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