Abstract

VEGA TORRES, Agustín; RODRIGUEZ ROJAS, Luz Andrea  and  CONTRERAS BRAVO, Leonardo Emiro. Working conditions and evaluation of risk factors present in rural population. Tecnura [online]. 2010, vol.14, n.27, pp.30-40. ISSN 0123-921X.

Agricultural work is considered one of the most dangerous in the world. Besides the lack of linkage of workers in the Integral Social Security System, which leads to the occurrence of occupational diseases and accidents at work, because the continuous exposure to risk factors at work. Select a sample of a rural population of onion bulb grower and implement surveys to determine the working conditions, health and housing of workers and, in turn, carry the picture of risks in the workplace provided tools to determine measures to control and mitigate risk factors that require priority action.

Keywords : Working conditions; Risk factors; Rural population; Occupational hazards; Social security.

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