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Psychosocial risks faced by olive workers in Spain: evaluated using the 'Mini Psychosocial Factors' questionnaire
María Olivencia-Manzano1,2, Marta Gómez-Galán1,2, Manuel Díaz-Pérez1,2
1CIMEDES Research Center (CeiA3), Department of Engineering, University of Almería, Almeria, Spain.
Summary
Olive grove workers in Jaén, Spain, face medium psychosocial risks, with few at high risk. Findings can improve injury prevention strategies for agricultural workers.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural Science
- Occupational Health
- Psychology
Background:
- Spain leads Europe in olive cultivation area.
- Jaén province is Spain's largest olive-growing region.
- Research focuses on psychosocial risks for olive grove workers in Jaén.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate psychosocial risks for workers in Jaén's olive groves.
- To identify key variables influencing worker well-being.
- To inform injury prevention strategies in agriculture.
Main Methods:
- A 15-question survey analyzed 12 variables (e.g., mental load, demands, health).
- 502 non-stratified random questionnaires were completed using UTM coordinates.
- Data analyzed using Multiple Correspondence Analysis, Burt table, and descriptive statistics (χ² test).
Main Results:
- 57% of olive grove workers face medium psychosocial risk, 36% low risk, and 7% high risk.
- Intensive olive groves showed higher high-risk levels (>10%).
- Multiple Correspondence Analysis visualized relationships between social environment, work demands, and physical status.
Conclusions:
- Identified risks can enhance injury prevention, possibly due to prevention management issues.
- Extreme drought conditions in 2022/2023 may have exacerbated worker demands.
- Findings support targeted interventions for agricultural worker well-being.
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