The Impact of Physical and Ergonomic Hazards on Poultry Abattoir Processing Workers: A Review

The poultry abattoir industry continues to grow and contribute significantly to the gross domestic product in many countries. The industry expects working shifts of eight to eleven hours, during which workers are exposed to occupational hazards which include physical hazards ranging from noise, vibr...

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Main Authors: Johannes L. Harmse, Jacobus C. Engelbrecht, Johan L. Bekker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-02-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/13/2/197