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This is a Cross-Sectional Study study.

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This research aims to assess occupational hazards among waste pickers at a major open dumpsite in Latin America before its closure.

November 11, 2025Waste Management & Research The Journal for a Sustainable Circular Economy

Assessment of occupational hazards facing waste pickers to support a proper closure of a large open dump

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This research aims to assess occupational hazards among waste pickers at a major open dumpsite in Latin America before its closure.
Cross-sectional study design conducted in the largest open dumpsite in Latin America
Survey of 999 waste pickers collecting data on accidents and work characteristics
Statistical analysis of associations between work characteristics and reported accidents
68.7% of waste pickers reported experiencing work-related accidents
Accidents were primarily associated with exposure to sharp objects (68.7%)
62.5% of those who had accidents were unable to work due to their injuries
Significant associations found between work environment, work shift, and accident rates
Stronger predictors of accidents were workplace hazards rather than personal characteristics.

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Cross-sectional study discovers high accident rates among waste pickers, indicating urgent need for safety measures in municipal solid waste management.

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Martins et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69252e9ec0ce034ddc3565cf https://doi.org/10.1177/0734242x251385835

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Cross-sectional study discovers high accident rates among waste pickers, indicating urgent need for safety measures in municipal solid waste management.

Assessment of occupational hazards facing waste pickers to support a proper closure of a large open dump

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