Athena K Ramos1, Laura Girdžiūtė2, Jože Starič3, Risto H Rautianinen4. 1. Center for Reducing Health Disparities, Department of Health Promotion, College of Public Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 984340 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, USA. 2. Faculty of Bioeconomy Development, Vytautas Magnus University, Akademija, Kaunor, Lithuania. 3. Veterinary Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia. 4. Natural Resources Institute, Helsinki, Finland and University of Nebraska Medical Center, Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health, Department of Environmental, Agricultural & Occupational Health, College of Public Health, 984395 Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska, USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: A common understanding of the term "vulnerable populations" in the European agricultural context is needed. Therefore, the purpose of this paper was to identify vulnerable populations working in European agriculture. METHODS: Participatory dialogue with members of the Safety Culture and Risk Management in Agriculture (SACURIMA) network was used to identify and build consensus on the major vulnerable groups of people who work in European agriculture. RESULTS: Five groups of vulnerable people were identified, which included: (1) foreign-born farmworkers (including both immigrants and refugees); (2) migrant and seasonal farmworkers; (3) beginning farmers (those with <5 years of experience); (4) farm families (including women, children, and older adults), and (5) farmers and farmworkers who have physical, mental health, or intellectual disabilities. CONCLUSION: By developing a consistent understanding of vulnerable populations working in European agriculture, we can promote consistency in health and safety messaging, measurement of health and safety constructs, and implementation and dissemination of health and safety programs and information.
OBJECTIVES: A common understanding of the term "vulnerable populations" in the European agricultural context is needed. Therefore, the purpose of this paper was to identify vulnerable populations working in European agriculture. METHODS: Participatory dialogue with members of the Safety Culture and Risk Management in Agriculture (SACURIMA) network was used to identify and build consensus on the major vulnerable groups of people who work in European agriculture. RESULTS: Five groups of vulnerable people were identified, which included: (1) foreign-born farmworkers (including both immigrants and refugees); (2) migrant and seasonal farmworkers; (3) beginning farmers (those with <5 years of experience); (4) farm families (including women, children, and older adults), and (5) farmers and farmworkers who have physical, mental health, or intellectual disabilities. CONCLUSION: By developing a consistent understanding of vulnerable populations working in European agriculture, we can promote consistency in health and safety messaging, measurement of health and safety constructs, and implementation and dissemination of health and safety programs and information.
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Europe; international collaboration; occupational health and safety; vulnerable workers
Authors: Heidy Natalia Urrego-Parra; Luis Alejandro Rodriguez-Guerrero; Roland Pastells-Peiró; José Tomás Mateos-García; Montserrat Gea-Sanchez; Astrid Escrig-Piñol; Erica Briones-Vozmediano Journal: J Immigr Minor Health Date: 2022-02-08