Citation

de Oliveira PK, Cavalli RS, Kunert Filho HC, Carvalho D, Benedetti N, Rotta MA, Peixoto Ramos AS, de Brito KC, de Brito BG, da Rocha AF, Stech MR, Cavalli LS. J. Agromed. 2017; 22(2): 148-158.

Affiliation

a Fundação Estadual de Pesquisa Agropecuária (FEPAGRO) Rua Gonçalves Dias, 570, Bairro Menino Deus, Porto Alegre/RS, 90130-060 , Brazil .

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/1059924X.2017.1283275

PMID

28129078

Abstract

Aquaculture has many occupational hazards, including those that are physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, and mechanical. The risks in aquaculture are inherent, as this activity requires particular practices. The protection of workers and the promotion of health and safety at work have been established to avoid risks. As a business under rapid expansion, aquaculture requires specific and well-established industry programs and policies, especially in developing countries. Aquaculture still lacks scientific research, strategies, laws, and public policies to boost the sector with regard to occupational health and safety. The establishment of a safe workplace in aquaculture in developing countries remains a challenge for all involved in employer-employee relationships. All scientists, governments, regulatory agencies, and aquaculture professionals are responsible for ensuring that all policies and standards promote the health and safety of workers. Here, we show the risks associated with the aquaculture sector and the prevention and control of health and safety hazards to aquaculture workers. We draw attention to good practices of health and safety. We also present a critical overview on the Brazilian public policies regarding aquaculture occupational health.

Language: en

Keywords

Agricultural workers; Aquaculture; Brazilian Law; Occupational health; Occupational risks