卫生用品
环境卫生
卫生
传输(电信)
社会距离
爆发
医学
食品加工
肉类包装业
业务
2019年冠状病毒病(COVID-19)
工程类
疾病
传染病(医学专业)
病理
病毒学
化学
电气工程
食品科学
政治学
法学
作者
Pauline Kooh,Yvonnick Guillois,Michel Fédérighi,Mathilde Pivette,Anne-Laure Maillard,Ngoc-Du Martin Luong,Estelle Chaix
标识
DOI:10.3389/fpubh.2024.1432332
摘要
Introduction Several COVID-19 outbreaks have been reported in meat processing plants in different countries. The aim of this study was to assess the environmental and socio-economic risk factors favouring the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in meat processing plants and to describe the prevention measures implemented. Methods Data from epidemiological investigations of COVID-19 clusters in France, the scientific literature, structured interviews and site visits were collected and summarised to investigate the main risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 infection in meat processing plants, including determinants within and outside the workplace. Results An increased risk of infection was identified among workers with unfavourable socio-economic status (temporary/non-permanent workers, migrants, ethnic minorities, etc.), possibly related to community activities (house-sharing, car-sharing, social activities). Working conditions (proximity between workers) and environmental factors (low temperatures and inadequate ventilation) also appear to be important risk factors. These environmental conditions are particularly prevalent in cutting and boning plants, where the majority of reported cases are concentrated. Preventive measures applied included screening for COVID-19 symptoms, testing, wearing masks, increased hygiene and sanitation, physical and temporal distancing, control of ventilation. Certain food safety hygiene measures were compatible with protecting workers from SARS-CoV-2. The hygiene culture of agri-food workers made it easier to implement preventive measures after adaptation. Conclusion This study made it possible to identify the environmental and socio-economic factors conducive to the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in meat processing plants. The knowledge gained from this work was used in simulations to understand the transmission of the virus in the plants.
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