Paediatria Croatica, Vol. 58 No. 3, 2014.
Izvorni znanstveni članak
https://doi.org/10.13112/PC.2014.34
Risk factors and children injuries while performing agricultural work in the Požega-Slavonia County
Nataša Janev Holcer
; Hrvatski zavod za javno zdravstvo
Ivana Brkić Biloš
Filip Jurić
Arnes Rešić
Marija Vugrinčić
Sažetak
Numerous health problems and injuries are connected with performing agricultural work. Children working on family estates perform
various agricultural tasks that expose them to many hazards and health risks, which may eventually cause injuries. The aim of
this study was to determine current health and safety conditions of children who live and work in farm households in Požega-Slavonia
County and to detect hazards that occur while performing agricultural work, in order to introduce specifi c health and safety
measures that could help in health protection, as well as in eliminating and reducing injuries. Data on agricultural activities performed
by children, most common injuries and use of protective equipment were collected through a questionnaire. The study was
conducted from September 2011 until May 2012. It showed 52.1% of 188 children followed to perform various agricultural activities
on daily basis. While performing agricultural work, 30.6% of respondents suff ered injuries characterized as minor and severe. The
greatest number of injuries was caused by mechanical force while working with agricultural machinery, various hand tools and
during work with animals. In conclusion, safety measures and regulations do not apply to children who are members of agricultural
households. The existing legislative cannot regulate this problem because children are not offi cially employed. The presented data
on these children’s health condition point to the need of expanding the study to the health status of children in rural areas of Croatia,
the impact of agricultural work on the occurrence of injuries and illness, as well as assessment and adoption of safety and health
measures in order to ensure safer working environment and protection of their health.
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Datum izdavanja:
25.9.2014.
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