Pesticides are an extensively documented occupational and environmental hazard in
Central America. Yet, severe problems persist. Toxic pesticide use in the Region increased …

The introduction of ergonomics programs throughout the world requires an easy to
understand and inexpensive process. Participatory ergonomic intervention techniques have …

Occupational health remains neglected in developing countries because of competing
social, economic, and political challenges. Occupational health research in developing …

RESUMO O perfil epidemiológico dos trabalhadores brasileiros é analisado no contexto das
profundas mudanças sociais e econômicas que atingiram o mundo no último quarto do …

The least developed countries (LDCs) have been making great strides with regard to both
industrialisation and econormc reform. The rapid growih of industrialization and global …

This study analyzes health and economic aspects of occupational safety in Latin America
and the Caribbean. Work-related injuries and illnesses represent a primary health risk in the …

Infrastructure projects are the foundation for essential public services and have an influential
position in societal development. Although the role of infrastructure projects is substantial …

Workers around the world—despite vast differences in their physical, social, economic, and
political environments—face virtually the same kinds of workplace hazards. These hazards …

The 2.4 billion working people in the developing countries often have to endure employment
conditions, which do not meet even basic occupational safety and health (OSH) standards …

Occupational safety and health (OSH) is increasingly recognized by Latin American and
Caribbean governments and international organizations as an important part of public …