Who is a poultry farm worker?
A worker who works on a farm where domestic fowl are bred and raised for eggs and/or meat. What is dangerous about this job? • Poultry Farm Workers may contract, from the fowl in their care, infectious diseases that are common to fowl and man. • The atmosphere in poultry farms usually contains significant levels of agricultural dust and toxic gases, which put the workers at a health risk. • Some chemicals used at poultry farms (for disinfection, etc.) may cause harm to workers’ health. • The Poultry Farm Worker’s work is often physically difficult and involves handling heavy loads, uncomfortable postures and movements. This may cause traumas (including falls), back, arms and hands pains. Hazards related to this job [Top] [Preventive Measures] [Specialized Information] [List of Datasheets] Specific preventive measures can be seen by clicking on the respective in the third column of the table. Accident hazards • Sprains and strains from slips, trips, and falls when carrying heavy loads (
