An Investigation into Factors Influencing Grape Worker Susceptibility to Skin Rashes
Author: Winter, Carl K.
Date Published: 1983
This study examined field workers employed by a major grape grower during the 1982 growing season. A total of 1,043 workers performed 425,405 hours of work and sustained 25 skin rashes. Thinning operations accounted for 52% of the rashes although they represented only 13% of the total hours worked. Results suggest that temperature increases are associated with increases in the incidence of skin rashes; a statistically significant correlation was observed between temperature and the incidence of skin rashes during thinning. No apparent relationship existed between the use of pesticides and the incidents of rashes.
Date Published: 1983
This study examined field workers employed by a major grape grower during the 1982 growing season. A total of 1,043 workers performed 425,405 hours of work and sustained 25 skin rashes. Thinning operations accounted for 52% of the rashes although they represented only 13% of the total hours worked. Results suggest that temperature increases are associated with increases in the incidence of skin rashes; a statistically significant correlation was observed between temperature and the incidence of skin rashes during thinning. No apparent relationship existed between the use of pesticides and the incidents of rashes.
