P-512 the Working Conditions of Agricultural Workers From Maghreb and Subsaharan Africa in Spain. The Agromisalud Project

Introduction In Spanish agriculture, thousands of foreign workers are hired each year to collect fruits and vegetables. The AGROMISALUD project aims to describe the working conditions of agricultural workers from Magreb and Subsaharan Africa in Spain. Methods A multicentre cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in 4 Spanish regions in 2022. A 43-question questionnaire was designed. Descriptive statistics (frequencies and percentages) were calculated in STATA.13. Results and discussion 623 agricultural workers (65% men, 34% women) from 21 countries on the African continent were surveyed: 62% North African and 38% sub-Saharan. 40% of the men and 88% of the women were from Morocco. 14% (19%men,5%women) of the sample used chemicals, flammable liquids and gases. 29% (35% men,7%women) had received information or courses on occupational hazards from the company or employer. 46% (60%men,18%women) lifted, carried, or pushed heavy objects of more than 20 kg or more manually at least 10 times a day. 48% (61%men,21%women) did not have the necessary protection such as gloves, masks, helmets, and 54% (50%men, 61%women) did not know their rights and responsibilities about their health and safety at work. Conclusion Migrant agricultural workers in Spain need to receive both the required material to prevent injuries at work and information and/or courses on occupational hazards from the company or employee.