Characterization of the main occupational risks in informal workers in the agricultural sector of Tubará Atlántico, 2023

Abstract

Introduction. Most studies, like this research, have shown that the lack of knowledge of the main occupational risks among employers and informal workers in the agricultural sector is due to the lack of a legally constituted employment relationship. Sustainable production processes improve with good occupational health practices. Aim. Characterize the main occupational risks in informal workers in the agricultural sector of Tubará Atlántico. Methodology. The research is quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional, through the use of the Nordic questionnaire surveys, the 10 INSST chemical agent exposure questionnaire and the biological risk questionnaire; for a representative sample of 63 informal workers. Results. It was found that there is no contractual legality in 97% of the surveyed population, which indicates that there is no formal link with the employer; more than 95% negativity for exposure to biological risks, very poor for exposure to chemical risks and with identification of two workers with musculoskeletal discomfort in biomechanical risks. Conclusions. It is proven that workers' exposure is due to labor informality, the absence of implementation of prevention and control measures, and is improved with good occupational health practices.