Actos y condiciones inseguras para riesgo biológico en trabajadores informales del sector agropecuario.

Introduction. The research addresses the problems related to biological risk and the health of workers involved in agricultural and livestock activities. These agricultural personnel, when carrying out their functions, are permanently exposed to incidents and accidents related to their work, which becomes a relevant issue to consider an investigation that allows approaching elements involved within the framework of Safety and Health at work. Aim. Describe the acts and conditions associated with the state of health and prevention of biological risk in workers in the agricultural sector. Materials and methods. This study is based on a quantitative approach, adopting a descriptive and non-experimental cross-sectional design. The target population was voluntarily selected and consisted of 15 participants, 6 women and 9 men, all residents of the municipality of Consacá, located in Nariño in southwestern Colombia and linked to agricultural or livestock activities. For the collection of data, the Survey of Morbidity Felt Acts and Unsafe Conditions for Biological Risk to Workers in the Agricultural Sector (ACIRB), designed specifically for this study, was used. This survey is made up of 9 items that evaluate acts and conditions related to biological risk in the work environment. Results. The study presents results in the variables "Acts" and "Conditions". Regarding the "Acts", the behavior of workers in medical examinations, self-medication, use of Personal Protection Elements (PPE) and biosafety information are analyzed. Some performed medical examinations and practiced self-medication. The use of PPE varied, including traditional methods, while first aid kits were absent. In relation to "Conditions", work symptoms and resources for PPE were explored. Various symptoms and economic limitations were identified that led to homemade solutions. conclusions. The research managed to understand the acts and conditions related to health and prevention of biological risks in agricultural workers. The importance of understanding the nature of work to effectively address health and safety challenges is highlighted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]