Occupational health and safety management in Oyster culture

Guertler, Cristhiane; Speck, Giselle Mari; Mannrich, Giuliano; Merino, Giselle Schmidt Alves Díaz; Merino, Eugênio Andrés Díaz; Seiffert, Walter Quadros

doi:10.1016/j.aquaeng.2015.11.002

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“…The assessment of environmental conditions, in mariculture, is a factor of extreme importance for the health and safety of workers. Unfavorable environmental conditions, such as excessive heat, noise and vibrations, as well as the deficiency of lighting, are sources of tension at work and may cause discomfort, increase the risk of accidents and can cause considerable damage to health 5 .…”

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Work Ergonomic Analysis: Application of a Postural Study on the Oysters Cultivation

Speck¹,

Guertler²,

Seiffert

et al. 2019

J. Health Scie.

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O cultivo de moluscos marinhos é uma atividade de grande importância no Brasil proporcionando a geração de emprego e renda para pescadores artesanais e comunidades pesqueiras, contribuindo para o desenvolvimento local. Entretanto, este tipo de cultivo ainda é realizado de forma bastante artesanal com intensa utilização de mão de obra. Diante disso, este estudo teve por objetivo realizar uma descrição das posturas e movimentos de maricultores durante a realização da atividade de classificação de ostras. Participaram voluntariamente dez funcionários de uma fazenda marinha no município de Florianópolis, SC. Para análise da postura e movimentos, utilizou-se o método Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) e método NIOSH juntamente com a observação in loco e entrevistas com os maricultores. A tarefa de classificação de ostras apresenta médio risco de lesão ou doenças ocupacionais, principalmente na região cervical e membros superiores, pois é desenvolvida com acentuada flexão de cabeça e ombros, o que exige muito da musculatura envolvida para manter a postura e realizar movimentos repetitivos. Muitos trabalhadores apresentam dores musculares nos ombros, lombar, mãos, punhos e dedos. Adaptações simples e economicamente viáveis devem ser adotadas, pois através da avaliação ergonômica é possível realizar intervenções que estão ao alcance dos trabalhadores. Necessita-se transmitir os conhecimentos para que os trabalhadores tenham consciência das posturas que devem adotar na realização desta atividade aquícola e assim promover uma melhor qualidade de vida desta população.Palavras-chave: Aquicultura. Ergonomia. Saúde do Trabalhador.AbstractThe cultivation of marine mollusks is an activity of great importance in Brazil, providing employment and income for artisanal fishermen and fishing communities, contributing to local development. However, this type of cultivation is still carried out in a very handmade way with intense use of labor. The objective of this study was to describe the postures and movements of fish farmers during the oyster classification activity. Ten employees of a marine farm participated in the municipality of Florianópolis, SC. For the analysis of the posture and movements, the Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) method and NIOSH method were used along with in situ observation and interviews with the workers. The task of oysters classification presents an average risk of injury or occupational diseases, especially in the cervical region and upper limbs, as it is developed with marked flexion of the head and shoulders, which requires a lot of the muscles involved to maintain the posture and perform repetitive movements. Many workers have muscle pains in the shoulders, lower back, hands, wrists and fingers. Simple and economically viable adaptations should be adopted, because through ergonomic evaluation it is possible to carry out interventions that are within the reach of the workers. It is necessary to transmit knowledge so that the workers are aware of the postures that they must adopt in the accomplishment of this aquaculture activity and thus to promote a better quality of life of this population.Keywords: Aquaculture. Ergonomics. Occupational Health.

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Work Ergonomic Analysis: Application of a Postural Study on the Oysters Cultivation

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et al. 2019

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“…In addition, Holen and Utne (2018) point out that the regulatory and surveillance framework for this industry in Norway is fragmented, and gaps in the understanding of safety and health risk factors in aquaculture persist. 70 In Brazil, Speck et al (2015) identified electric shock, solar radiation, and drowning as priorities for hazard mitigation at a long-line mollusc farm. 71 Other identified hazards included noise exposure (up to 88.5 dB), biological hazards (bites, stings, zoonotic diseases), ergonomic hazards (materials handling and hazardous postures), and slip/trip/fall hazards (slippery conditions, boat travel, debris on floor).…”

Section: Us Aquaculture Sectormentioning

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“…70 In Brazil, Speck et al (2015) identified electric shock, solar radiation, and drowning as priorities for hazard mitigation at a long-line mollusc farm. 71 Other identified hazards included noise exposure (up to 88.5 dB), biological hazards (bites, stings, zoonotic diseases), ergonomic hazards (materials handling and hazardous postures), and slip/trip/fall hazards (slippery conditions, boat travel, debris on floor). 71 Additionally, authors found that limited organizational structures, lack of personal protective equipment use, and lack of task-based training put workers at additional risk.…”

Section: Us Aquaculture Sectormentioning

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“…71 Other identified hazards included noise exposure (up to 88.5 dB), biological hazards (bites, stings, zoonotic diseases), ergonomic hazards (materials handling and hazardous postures), and slip/trip/fall hazards (slippery conditions, boat travel, debris on floor). 71 Additionally, authors found that limited organizational structures, lack of personal protective equipment use, and lack of task-based training put workers at additional risk. 71 In Australia from 2012 to 2016, marine aquaculture represented approximately 17% of the aquaculture industry, but had 43% of reported serious injury claims and 61.5% of the serious disease claims for aquaculture workers (68).…”

Section: Us Aquaculture Sectormentioning

confidence: 99%

“…71 Additionally, authors found that limited organizational structures, lack of personal protective equipment use, and lack of task-based training put workers at additional risk. 71 In Australia from 2012 to 2016, marine aquaculture represented approximately 17% of the aquaculture industry, but had 43% of reported serious injury claims and 61.5% of the serious disease claims for aquaculture workers (68). Most common claims for all aquaculture workers were ergonomic stress (n = 110), struck by objects (n = 85), and slips/trips/falls (n = 22).…”

Section: Us Aquaculture Sectormentioning

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Occupational Safety and Health in U.S. Aquaculture: A Review

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Ceryes

Voorhees

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Journal of Agromedicine

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Objectives: Aquaculture encompasses a variety of species in both freshwater and marine settings and can combine elements of agriculture and fishing, two recognized hazardous occupations. Efforts are underway to expand the aquaculture sector in the United States (U.S.), and should be informed by occupational safety and health (OSH) research. The objectives of this review paper are to: i) describe the U.S. aquaculture sector, ii) summarize statistics, peer-reviewed studies, and reports focused on U.S. aquaculture OSH, and iii) describe the policy landscape specific to U.S. aquaculture OSH. Methods: Literature searches employed databases and Internet search engines to identify relevant peer-reviewed articles, reports, and other resources. Due to the expected U.S. expansion of marine aquaculture and paucity of peer-reviewed U.S.-based OSH literature in this sector, additional searches for international research on marine aquaculture were conducted. Results: The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated high rates of illness and injury among U.S. aquaculture workers in 2014 and 2015. Peer-reviewed literature on aquaculture OSH identified numerous physical, chemical, and biological OSH risks depending on production methods and settings. Significant policy gaps exist regarding U.S. aquaculture OSH surveillance, reporting, and regulation. Conclusion: This review identifies a critical need for research, surveillance, and best practices information, specific to the major types of aquaculture in the U.S., to augment and inform worker safety and health efforts in this expanding sector.

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Occupational injuries and diseases in aquaculture – A review of literature

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Occupational health and safety management in Oyster culture

Cited by 18 publications

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Work Ergonomic Analysis: Application of a Postural Study on the Oysters Cultivation

Work Ergonomic Analysis: Application of a Postural Study on the Oysters Cultivation

Occupational Safety and Health in U.S. Aquaculture: A Review

Occupational injuries and diseases in aquaculture – A review of literature

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