| Document ID (ISN) | 67458 |
| CIS number |
96-1714 |
| ISBN(s) |
87-7534-504-8 |
| Year |
1995 |
| Convention or series no. |
Branchebillede 18
|
| Title |
The green professions |
| Original title |
Det grønne område [in Danish] |
| Bibliographic information |
Arbejdstilsynet, At-Salg, Landskronagade 33, 2100 København Ø, Denmark, 1995. 73p. Price: DKK 100.00 + tax. |
| Abstract |
A systematic summary of publications and documentation regarding working environment factors and the state of workers' health in Danish agriculture, gardening, forestry and other related industries. This area is characterized by work outdoors with possibilities of independence,autonomy and cooperation. The main working environment problems are accidents, noise and strain injuries. Other problems are skin diseases and respiratory diseases. Mortality is low in this area. During the period 1989-93, the area had the highest number of reported fatal accidents, of which 84% occurred in agriculture. Fatal accidents are four times more common in this area than the average for all industries. 92% of all accidents in the area occurred in agriculture, gardening and forestry. During the period 1989-93, 19% of the reported accidents were serious, causing death, amputation, fractures or injuries to large portions of the body. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
occupational hygiene; occupational safety; forestry; horticulture; conditions of work; agriculture; Denmark |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
occupational accidents; noise; respiratory diseases; cooperation; statistics; strain injuries; skin diseases |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Country / State or Province | Denmark |
| Subject(s) |
Agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Industries and occupations
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Forestry and logging
Agriculture
|
