Ergonomics and psycho-sociological quality indexes in greenhouses, Almería (Spain)

  • A.J. Callejón-Ferre Members of Sociedad Española de Agroingeniería.Almería
  • J. Pérez-Alonso Universidad de Almería. Edificio CITE II-A.Almería
  • J. Sánchez-Hermosilla Universidad de Almería.Almería
  • A. Carreño-Ortega Members of Sociedad Española de Agroingeniería.Almería
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5424/sjar/2009071-397
Keywords: SPAIN, GREENHOUSES, OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS, WORKING CONDITIONS, ERGONOMICS, EMPLOYEE ATTITUDE, PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS, SAFETY AT WORK

Abstract

This study investigates the use of the Labour Economics and Sociology Laboratory of France (LEST) method to analyse work posts among greenhouse workers in the Almería region of South-Eastern Spain. The aim is to improve the health of the labourers. Data were gathered from 110 greenhouses, 73 of the Almería parral plano type and 37 raspa and amagado. Crops studied were 63 greenhouses of tomatoes, 31 of watermelons, and 16 of courgette, examining the physical environment, physical load, psycho-social aspects, and time worked by the labourers. The main conclusion was that this type of crop protective structure, typical in South-Eastern Spain, does not guarantee a comfortable working environment, as defined by the norm UNE-EN 13031-1 reference. The results also associate the different types of greenhouses and their crops with the ergonomic and psycho-sociological conditions of the workers. Improvements are proposed.

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Published
2009-03-01
How to Cite
Callejón-Ferre, A., Pérez-Alonso, J., Sánchez-Hermosilla, J., & Carreño-Ortega, A. (2009). Ergonomics and psycho-sociological quality indexes in greenhouses, Almería (Spain). Spanish Journal of Agricultural Research, 7(1), 50-58. https://doi.org/10.5424/sjar/2009071-397
Issue
Vol. 7 No. 1 (2009)
Section
Agricultural engineering

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