Table 1. Main sectors of work known to be related to labour trafficking and their possible health problems [2,4].
Work sector | Examples of work-related health problems that may put trafficked workers into contact with health systems |
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Agriculture | Injuries Pesticide intoxications Heat stress |
Cleaning | Injuries |
Construction | Injuries Heat stress, cold stress |
Fishing | Injuries Heat stress, cold stress |
Mining | Injuries Heat stress |
Factory work: Textile industry Food processing Brick production Chemical production |
Injuries Heat stress Acute intoxications (in chemical production) |
Hospitality: Restaurants, food service Hotels |
Acute tendonitis Muscular sprains |
Domestic service: Cleaning in private homes |
Acute tendonitis Muscular sprains |