TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2017//
TI  - Occupational health and safety in aquaculture: insights on Brazilian public policies
JO  - Journal of agromedicine
A1  - de Oliveira, Pedro Keller
A1  - Cavalli, Richard Souto
A1  - Kunert Filho, Hiran Castagnino
A1  - Carvalho, Daiane
A1  - Benedetti, Nadine
A1  - Rotta, Marco Aurélio
A1  - Peixoto Ramos, Augusto Sávio
A1  - de Brito, Kelly Cristina Tagliari
A1  - de Brito, Benito Guimarães
A1  - da Rocha, Andréa Ferretto
A1  - Stech, Marcia Regina
A1  - Cavalli, Lissandra Souto
SP  - 148
EP  - 158
VL  - 22
IS  - 2
N2  - Aquaculture has many occupational hazards, including those that are physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, and mechanical. The risks in aquaculture are inherent, as this activity requires particular practices. The protection of workers and the promotion of health and safety at work have been established to avoid risks. As a business under rapid expansion, aquaculture requires specific and well-established industry programs and policies, especially in developing countries. Aquaculture still lacks scientific research, strategies, laws, and public policies to boost the sector with regard to occupational health and safety. The establishment of a safe workplace in aquaculture in developing countries remains a challenge for all involved in employer-employee relationships. All scientists, governments, regulatory agencies, and aquaculture professionals are responsible for ensuring that all policies and standards promote the health and safety of workers. Here, we show the risks associated with the aquaculture sector and the prevention and control of health and safety hazards to aquaculture workers. We draw attention to good practices of health and safety. We also present a critical overview on the Brazilian public policies regarding aquaculture occupational health.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1059-924X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1059924X.2017.1283275
ID  - ref1
ER  -