Modrzejewska Monika, Magdalena Durajczyk
Evaluation of the Prevalence of Refractive Defects and Ocular Function in a Group of 1518 Children Aged 8 Years in Northwestern Poland-A Retrospective Study
Journal of clinical medicine
purpose study understand experiences agricultural workers periods heat wildfire smoke exposure support development implementation protective workplace interventions using communityengaged research center disease control cdc framework policy evaluation qualitative descriptive study conducted current former agricultural workers central washington wa twelve participants answered semistructured questions via interviews attending focus group interviews focus groups conducted spanish recorded transcribed translated english one interview conducted english using braun clarkes reflexive thematic analysis five themes identified among workers various worksites 1 extreme weather working conditions becoming increasingly hazardous worker health 2 employers supervisors lack training education current labor laws health safety rules 3 employers supervisors use intimidation retaliation ensure productivity evoke feelings replaceability among workers 4 workers trust regulatory agencies enforce rules hold employers accountable 5 solutions climatedriven problems agricultural industry need value worker health safety productivity participants reported experiencing adverse health symptoms related heat smoke exposure work workers proposed solutions including improving education training communication increased enforcement existing forthcoming occupational health safety rules agricultural workforce essential ensuring robust food supply facing extreme weather events due climate change western states impacted wildfires heat working develop implement occupational health safety rules developing effective policies interventions inclusive worker perspectives critical adapt changing climate retain stable workforce promote optimal health