Hello Dilawar,
I have not done any OH in poultry but did work in a poultry farm for a very
short time.
It probably depends on the way the fowl are being kept- large dark barn,
cages with a few hens in each or free range.
Also depends on how automate the whole thing is. Where I worked (about 1976,
not in UK) the different ages of chickens were kept in different barns. In
order to move them onto the next barn, or for eventual slaughter, the worker
picked up the chickens by the leg which he slotted between his fingers, so
carrying about 4 chickens per hand. They were then thrown into a truck ,
moved to the next barn and the process repeated in reverse. The handler
ended covered in excrement and with aching upper arms......There also seemed
to be a lot of insect/beetles taking advantage of the warm dark conditions,
so there were probably a few bacteria and fungi along for the ride. And
there was a strong smell of ammonia from the excrement.Not a pleasant
environment to work in.
Realistically the hazards are likely to be dust from feathers dander
(possibly feed grains as well)and probably some contact with antibiotics in
feed. Trauma from beak/claw contact.
Suggest respiratory , skin and musculoskeletal surveillance would be
appropriate.
here are some websites
Poultry processing
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/poultryprocessing/
farming
http://vetgate.ac.uk/browse/cabi/detail/09c404796dec99ca6246235d46ac48ff.html
avian disease transmissible to humans
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/scripts/htmlgen.exe?DOCUMENT_PS019
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dilawar Khushi" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2002 3:52 PM
Subject: OH Setting in Poultry Industry
> Dear All
>
> Does any body have information regarding the Occupational Health Set up in
> the Poultry Industry.
> Including OH Hazards in Poultry Industry and if there any type of the
Health
> Surveillance required
>
> Your Cooperation in this regards will be highly appreciated
>
> Thanks and best regards
>
> Dilawar
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