Identifying “Vulnerable Agricultural Populations” at Risk for Occupational Injuries and Illnesses: A European Perspective

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• Personal Author:
  Girdziute L ; Ramos AK ; Rautianinen RH ; Staric J
• Description:
  Objectives: A common understanding of the term "vulnerable populations" in the European agricultural context is needed. Therefore, the purpose of this paper was to identify vulnerable populations working in European agriculture. Methods: Participatory dialogue with members of the Safety Culture and Risk Management in Agriculture (SACURIMA) network was used to identify and build consensus on the major vulnerable groups of people who work in European agriculture. Results: Five groups of vulnerable people were identified, which included: (1) foreign-born farmworkers (including both immigrants and refugees); (2) migrant and seasonal farmworkers; (3) beginning farmers (those with <5 years of experience); (4) farm families (including women, children, and older adults), and (5) farmers and farmworkers who have physical, mental health, or intellectual disabilities. Conclusion: By developing a consistent understanding of vulnerable populations working in European agriculture, we can promote consistency in health and safety messaging, measurement of health and safety constructs, and implementation and dissemination of health and safety programs and information. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Agriculture Emigration And Immigration Family Farmers Occupational Health Safety
• Keywords:
  Agricultural Workers Author Keywords: Europe Disabled Workers Families Farm Workers Immigrant Workers Information Dissemination International Collaboration Migrant Workers Occupational Health And Safety Occupational Safety And Health Seasonal Workers Vulnerable Workers

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• ISSN:
  1059-924X
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Cooperative Agreement
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  Nebraska ; OSHA Region 7
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Pages in Document:
  340-345
• Volume:
  26
• Issue:
  3
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20061507
• Citation:
  J Agromedicine 2021 Jul; 26(3):340-345
• Contact Point Address:
  Athena K. Ramos, College of Public Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 984340 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68198-4340, USA
• Email:
  aramos@unmc.edu
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2021
• NORA Priority Area:
  Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
• Performing Organization:
  University of Nebraska Medical Center - Omaha
• Peer Reviewed:
  True
• Start Date:
  20110901
• Source Full Name:
  Journal of Agromedicine
• End Date:
  20270831
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
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  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/225021/cdc_225021_DS1.pdf
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