FACTS
Health hazards in poultry working environments are categorised as accidental, physical, chemical, and biological.- Accidental
- Sprains and strains due to slip and fall while carrying heavy loads.
- Eye and skin irritation resulting from contact with disinfectants, vaccines and medicines.
- Burns from exposure to hot surfaces (e.g. beak-trimmers).
- Physical
- Exposure to high levels of noise.
- Long-time exposure to heat and cold due to outdoor work.
- Musculo-skeletal problems resulting from lifting and moving of animals, feed bins (bags), egg collection.
- Chemical
- Respiratory problems resulting from exposure to dust, which is composed of feathers, dander, micro-organisms, etc.
- Respiratory, skin, and eye […]
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