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Akbar KA, Try P, Viwattanakulvanid P, Kallawicha K. Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Farmers in the Southeast Asia Region: A Systematic Review. Saf Health Work 2023; 14:243-249. [PMID: 37818214 PMCID: PMC10562125 DOI: 10.1016/j.shaw.2023.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Revised: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/12/2023] Open
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Background Southeast Asia has many people who work in the agriculture sector. Not many stakeholders pay special attention to the health of farmers, even though they are exposed to various types of hazards. One of the most common health complaints among farmers is related to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). This study aims to assess the prevalence of WMSDs and factors associated with them among farmers in Southeast Asia. Methods A literature search on PubMed, ScienceDirect, Scopus, and EBSCO was conducted. Articles were included if they studied ergonomic problems among farmers from 11 countries in the Southeast Asia region and were published during 2015-2022. The Critical Appraisal Skills Program was used to evaluate the quality of the articles. The search process and retrieval process reflected PRISMA's recommendation. Result There were 14 studies found from 3 countries that had published articles in PubMed and ScienceDirect, including Thailand [8], Indonesia [4], and Malaysia [2]. The prevalence of WMSDs in Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia was 78,31%, 81,27%, and 88,39%, respectively. Common factors associated with WMSDs include age, sex, smoking habits, drinking alcohol habits, working period (years), type of work, awkward position, non-ergonomic equipment, repetitive movements, and lifting heavy loads. Conclusion The prevalence of WMSDs among farmers in Southeast Asia is considerably high. Effective intervention is essential for reducing the prevalence and protecting workers' health and well-being.
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- Kurnia A. Akbar
- College of Public Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
- Department of Occupational Health, Public Health Faculty, Jember University, Indonesia
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- College of Public Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
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Ngajilo D, Adams S, Kincl L, Guernsey J, Jeebhay MF. Occupational Health and Safety in Tanzanian Aquaculture - Emerging Issues. J Agromedicine 2023; 28:321-333. [PMID: 35337252 DOI: 10.1080/1059924x.2022.2058139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The Tanzanian aquaculture industry represents great potential for food production and jobs; however, the potential occupational hazards and health risks associated with the sector have not been assessed. The aim of this study was to conduct a scoping analysis of the status of occupational health and safety based on current Tanzanian aquaculture activities, specifically in the fish farming and seaweed farming sectors. METHODS Relevant information for the scoping analysis was obtained through aquaculture site visits and worker observation, interviews with key aquaculture stakeholders, and a review of literature relevant to the Tanzanian aquaculture sector published in scientific communications as well as grey literature. RESULTS The study shows that the Tanzanian aquaculture industry is still in nascent stages, especially in relation to occupational health and safety despite some well-established isolated operations in the country. The industry is dominated by small-scale fish and seaweed farmers, the majority of whom work in the informal and semi-formal sectors. Tanzanian aquaculture workers are exposed to a number of occupational hazards and their associated health effects have been poorly characterized. Substantial gender disparities exist within the sector, which together with climate change, impact worker health and safety. CONCLUSION Future research should focus on characterizing occupational exposures and documenting the associated health effects in Tanzanian aquaculture workers. Standardized methods should be used for this purpose to take into account gender disparities as well as the impact of climate change on occupational health and safety of these vulnerable workers.
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- Dorothy Ngajilo
- Occupational Medicine Division and Centre for Environmental & Occupational Health Research, School of Public Health and Family Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Occupational Medicine Division and Centre for Environmental & Occupational Health Research, School of Public Health and Family Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- College of Public Health and Human Sciences, 114B Milam Hall, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon USA
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- Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University 5790 University Avenue, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Occupational Medicine Division and Centre for Environmental & Occupational Health Research, School of Public Health and Family Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- John Howard
- Director, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Patriots Plaza 1, Washington, DC 20201, USA
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- Associate Director, Office of Agriculture Safety and Health, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH 45213,
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Dunleavy K, Bishop M, Coffman A, Reidy J, Kane A. Chronic lower back pain in aquaculture clam farmers: adoption and feasibility of self-management strategies introduced using a rapid prototype participatory ergonomic approach. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND ERGONOMICS 2022; 28:1829-1839. [PMID: 34121632 PMCID: PMC8738770 DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2021.1935543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Objectives. Lower back pain (LBP) is extremely prevalent in seafood harvesters who often have limited or no access to ergonomic consultation, occupational health support and rehabilitation services. This pilot study aimed to describe a participatory ergonomic approach and determine the feasibility and extent of adoption of self-management strategies in clam farmers with LBP. Methods. A rapid prototype participatory ergonomic approach was used to develop context-specific self-management strategies. Options to adjust lifting and repetitive stress were introduced using video clips, demonstrations and discussions in the workplace. Workers chose and implemented three strategies for 8 weeks with weekly reminders. Survey and qualitative data from focus groups were analyzed. Results. Team strategies were the most popular, but individual options were used more often. Strategies were considered feasible, acceptable and relatively easy to use. Strategies were implemented relatively consistently, and most improved productivity with decreased pain. Challenges for uptake included changing habit, culture and team dynamics. Conclusions. Participatory rapid prototyping provided a feasible and efficient option to introduce strategies for clam farmers with small teams, variable work processes and workloads, and time restrictions. Strategies were considered acceptable and easy to use, and most increased productivity. These methods show potential for future research.
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- Kim Dunleavy
- Department of Physical Therapy University of Florida, USA
- Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Safety and Health, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy University of Florida, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy University of Florida, USA
- Kinetix Physical Therapy, USA
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- Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Safety and Health, USA
- Department of Global and Environmental Health University of Florida, USA
- Florida Sea Grant Program, University of Florida, USA
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Weina A, Yanling Y. Role of Knowledge Management on the Sustainable Environment: Assessing the Moderating Effect of Innovative Culture. Front Psychol 2022; 13:861813. [PMID: 35465481 PMCID: PMC9021379 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.861813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Environmental sustainability has become the need of the hour and has been emphasized immensely because of the increased environmental awareness and resulting problems caused due to negligence. This study has intended to determine the role of knowledge management (KM) practices in achieving a sustainable environment with the mediating role of environmental awareness and green technological use. The study further examined the moderating role of green innovative culture between the relationship of KM practices and a sustainable environment. The data were acquired from 378 managerial level personnel of the construction industry in China through questionnaires. Smart-PLS 3.3.3 was used to determine the study's hypothesis through the structural equation modeling (SEM) technique. The study found that KM practice has a significant relationship with a sustainable environment, environmental awareness, and green technological use. Also, environmental awareness has a significant effect on a sustainable environment. Moreover, it was found in the study that environmental awareness significantly mediated the relationship between KM practices and sustainable environment, but green technological use did not find any mediating effect on the relationship between KM practices and sustainable environment. Furthermore, green innovative culture considerably moderated the relationship between KM practices and a sustainable environment. Theoretically, this study contributes to the existing literature by incorporating and investigating the role of KM practices in a sustainable environment. Practically, this article presented some implications for the management concerning promoting KM practices and environmental awareness within the organization and developing a green innovative culture.
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- An Weina
- College of Health Management, Xian Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Institute of Culture and History, Shaanxi Academy of Social Sciences, Xi'an, China
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Uyumsal S, Kürşat Firat M, Saka Ş, Suzer C, Aliye Hekimoğlu M, Sayği H, Türk M, Özden O, Perçin F, Engin S, Çabuk A. Evaluation of Occupational Health and Safety Risk Factors in Turkish Marine Fish Hatcheries. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND ERGONOMICS 2022; 29:555-561. [PMID: 35343402 DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2022.2057689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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In the study, the approaches of employees in marine fish hatcheries on occupational health and safety were determined. The Cronbach's α coefficient was calculated as 0.858 in the reliability of the scale and scale factors based on internal consistency. In addition, factor analysis according to the varimax method was found to be approximately 64%. It was determined that 68% of the employees were not aware of the relevant laws. In addition, 85% of the employees are aware of the dangers and risks in their workplaces. In the event of a negative situation in the workplace, the rate of those who know their legal rights is 73% (p≤0.05). In addition, 91% of the employees stated that they would use their right to object in a risky situation and quit the job. 60% of the employees stated that their jobs can satisfy them sociologically and economically throughout their life.
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- Selçuk Uyumsal
- Ege University Graduate Faculty of Natural and Applied Science
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- Adnan Menderes University, Karacasu Vocational School
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Ahmad A, Sheikh Abdullah SR, Hasan HA, Othman AR, Ismail N'I. Aquaculture industry: Supply and demand, best practices, effluent and its current issues and treatment technology. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2021; 287:112271. [PMID: 33706093 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.112271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2021] [Revised: 02/16/2021] [Accepted: 02/22/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The aquaculture industry has become increasingly important and is rapidly growing in terms of providing a protein food source for human consumption. With the increase in the global population, demand for aquaculture is high and is estimated to reach 62% of the total global production by 2030. In 2018, it was reported that the demand for aquaculture was 46% of the total production, and with the current positive trends, it may be possible to increase tremendously in the coming years. China is still one of the main players in global aquaculture production. Due to high demand, aquaculture production generates large volumes of effluent, posing a great danger to the environment. Aquaculture effluent comprises solid waste and dissolved constituents, including nutrients and contaminants of emerging concern, thereby bringing detrimental impacts such as eutrophication, chemical toxicity, and food insecurity. Waste can be removed through culture systems, constructed wetlands, biofloc, and other treatment technologies. Some methods have the potential to be applied as zero-waste discharge treatment. Thus, this article analyses the supply and demand for aquaculture products, the best practices adopted in the aquaculture industry, effluent characteristics, current issues, and effluent treatment technology.
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- Azmi Ahmad
- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia; Department of Polytechnic Education and Community College, Ministry of Higher Education, 62100, Putrajaya, Malaysia.
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- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
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Chen MY. Misperception of cardiometabolic risks and health needs among agriculture and aquaculture workers in Taiwan. Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs 2021; 20:383-388. [PMID: 33620459 DOI: 10.1093/eurjcn/zvaa013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2020] [Revised: 08/30/2020] [Accepted: 10/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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AIMS Many people work in agriculture and aquaculture. Owing to the specific working environments and climate changes, some literatures indicated that agriculture and aquaculture workers have cardiovascular diseases. It is important to attain sustainable development goal for these workers. However, few studies have investigated the factors associated with cardiometabolic risks and their perception among these workers. To explore the health needs and perception of cardiometabolic risks and associated factors among agriculture and aquaculture workers. METHODS AND RESULTS A community-based, cross-sectional study design was used. This study was part of a nurse-led health-promotion programme designed to examine the health needs of agriculture and aquaculture workers between March and December 2019 in Yunlin County, Taiwan. This study was conducted in 30 rural villages. Health screening for five cardiometabolic risks was identified by a local hospital collaborated with the study. Six hundred and fifty-six participants with a mean age of 66 years completed this study. The mean number of cardiometabolic risk factors was 2.6, and the prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 54.1%. Most participants had misperceptions regarding their abnormal biomarkers. Age, education level, female gender, increased biomarker misperception (P < 0.001), and betel nut chewing (P < 0.01) were the determinant factors associated with cardiometabolic risks. CONCLUSION These findings demonstrated a high prevalence of cardiometabolic risks, unhealthy behaviours, and misperceptions of cardiometabolic risk among the study population. This study highlights the need for clinicians and primary healthcare providers to attempt to increase the level of cardiometabolic risk literacy by initiating culturally tailored health-promotion programmes.
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- Mei-Yen Chen
- Department of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, No. 2, Chiapu Rd. West Sec., Putz City, Chiayi County 61363, Taiwan.,School of Nursing, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Research Fellow, Department of Cardiology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Yunlin, Taiwan
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Sen A, Mohankar AS, Khamaj A, Karmakar S. Emerging OSH Issues in Installation and Maintenance of Floating Solar Photovoltaic Projects and Their Link with Sustainable Development Goals. Risk Manag Healthc Policy 2021; 14:1939-1957. [PMID: 34012306 PMCID: PMC8128445 DOI: 10.2147/rmhp.s304732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2021] [Accepted: 03/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Objective Emerging issues of occupational safety and health (OSH) in floating solar photovoltaic projects (FSPV) have rarely been addressed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The current scoping review has been planned to demonstrate OSH issues experienced by the workers engaged in the installation and maintenance of FSPV projects and existing ergonomics design interventions in the solar photovoltaic industry with a focus on the FSPV sector. Methods A literature review was conducted from four major electronic databases (Science Direct, Google Scholar, Web of Science, and Scopus) using predefined keywords and following the PRISMA framework for the period 1965–2020. A total of 49 studies under five headings, namely a) overview of key reasons for the emergence of floating solar photovoltaic projects, b) occupational risks of workers engaged in the solar PV industry/FSPV sector, c) occupational risks in workplaces/occupations similar to floating solar photovoltaics projects, d) availability of training modules and occupational standards, and e) design interventions/approaches in the solar PV industry/floating photovoltaics sector were analyzed. Results It emerged that workers are exposed to multifarious occupational risk factors such as heat, solar radiation, ergonomic risks, electrocution, fire, hazardous substances, adverse weather conditions, and psychosocial factors. These risks have not been adequately addressed with required interventions in the FSPV sector. Intervention opportunities include designing innovative tools, lowering of loads, redesigning workplace layouts, introducing job aids, automation, task rotation, job enlargement, design of training modules, OSH standards and changes in work organization/shift, etc. Conclusion This review is a first-of-its-kind effort to highlight the contextual risk factors in the emerging FSPV sector and the need for addressing them through ergonomics design interventions for successfully achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
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- Abhijit Sen
- Department of Design, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam, 781039, India
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- Department of Design, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam, 781039, India
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, College of Engineering, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Design, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam, 781039, India
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Thorvaldsen T, Størkersen K, Kongsvik T, Holmen IM. Safety Management in Norwegian Fish Farming: Current Status, Challenges, and Further Improvements. Saf Health Work 2020; 12:28-34. [PMID: 33732526 PMCID: PMC7940141 DOI: 10.1016/j.shaw.2020.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2020] [Revised: 08/07/2020] [Accepted: 08/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Background Safety management is required to ensure health and safety of personnel in Norwegian fish farming. However, few studies have addressed the status and practical relevance of this risk-reducing measure. Methods This article provides new knowledge through interviews with 35 employees at different company levels, addressing perceptions of various safety management activities according to managers and operational personnel. Results The interviews show that managers and operational personnel at fish farms agree that the quantity of measures aimed to improve safety has increased in recent years. However, some activities are perceived to have higher practical relevance than others. In general, measures that fit well with the practical reality are well received by the employees at the fish farms. Conclusion Suggested improvements include involving operational personnel in the design of procedures, considering all risk dimensions that may affect occupational health and safety, and challenging the value of specific safety activities based on a detailed knowledge of the distinctive characteristics of work practice in fish farming.
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- Norwegian University of Science and Technology, NTNU, 7491, Trondheim, Norway
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