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Health hazards in poultry working environments are categorised as accidental, physical, chemical, and biological. 1. Accidental. Sprains and strains due to slip and fall while carrying heavy loads.

• Eye and skin irritation resulting from contact with disinfectants, vaccines and medicines.
• Burns from exposure to hot surfaces (e.g. beak-trimmers).

2. Physical. Exposure to high levels of noise.

• Long-time exposure to heat and cold due to outdoor work.
• Musculo-skeletal problems resulting from lifting and moving of animals, feed bins (bags), egg collection.

3. Chemical. Respiratory problems resulting from exposure to dust, which is composed of feathers, dander, micro-organisms, etc.

• Respiratory, skin, and eye diseases due […]

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