Occupational injuries and diseases in aquaculture in Southern Brazil

Lissandra Souto Cavalli; Andrea Ferretto da Rocha; João Alfredo de Oliveira Sampaio

doi:10.36812/pag202531173-87

Occupational injuries and diseases in aquaculture in Southern Brazil

Authors

Lissandra Souto Cavalli Secretaria de Agricultura, Pecuária, Produção Sustentável e Irrigação do Rio Grande do Sul https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8531-7362
Andrea Ferretto da Rocha Secretaria de Agricultura, Pecuária, Produção Sustentável e Irrigação do Rio Grande do Sul https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0445-1277
João Alfredo de Oliveira Sampaio Empresa de Assistência Técnica e Extensão Rural do Rio Grande do Sul https://orcid.org/0009-0008-1990-8576

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36812/pag202531173-87

Keywords:

Aquaculture, Occupational health and safety, Workers' health

Abstract

This study investigates the occupational hazards and health risks associated with aquaculture in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Data were collected utilizing a questionnaire distributed both in-person and online to registered participants. The study, conducted in 2023, involved 114 respondents who provided insights into work-related injuries and illnesses within the aquaculture industry. Findings indicate that most injuries occurred among male workers. A significant number of injuries were reported from small-scale farms, typically family-operated. The study identified various types of injuries, including falls, fish bites, cuts, and electric shocks. Additionally, participants reported infections, sun exposure-related conditions, and ergonomic issues. The study emphasizes the necessity for enhanced safety measures and improved health monitoring in the southern Brazilian aquaculture industry, aiming to enhance worker safety and reduce the incidence of work-related injuries and illnesses.

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2025-11-05

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CAVALLI, Lissandra Souto; DA ROCHA, Andrea Ferretto; SAMPAIO, João Alfredo de Oliveira. Occupational injuries and diseases in aquaculture in Southern Brazil. Pesquisa Agropecuária Gaúcha, [S. l.], v. 31, n. 1, p. 73–87, 2025. DOI: 10.36812/pag202531173-87. Disponível em: https://revistapag.agricultura.rs.gov.br/ojs/index.php/revistapag/article/view/812. Acesso em: 7 jan. 2026.

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