Microbial contamination of coffee during postharvest on farm processing: A concern for the respiratory health of production workers

Abaya, Samson Wakuma; Bråtveit, Magne; Deressa, Wakgari; Kumie, Abera; Tenna, Abiyot; Moen, Bente E.

doi:10.1080/19338244.2019.1592094

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“…The high exposure to endotoxins presumably originates from Gram-negative bacteria which have been isolated from dried and stored coffee beans ( 26 ), and might result from poor storage and drying coffee on the ground ( 15 ). Sakwari et al ( 15 ) reported an association between exposure to cumulative exposure to endotoxin and reduced lung function among male coffee processing workers in Tanzania.…”

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Dust Exposure and Respiratory Health Among Workers in Primary Coffee Processing Factories in Tanzania and Ethiopia

Bråtveit

Abaya

Sakwari

et al. 2021

Front. Public Health

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Introduction: In primary coffee factories the coffee beans are cleaned and sorted. Studies from the 80- and 90-ties indicated respiratory health effects among the workers, but these results may not represent the present status. Our aim was to review recent studies on dust exposure and respiratory health among coffee factory workers in Tanzania and Ethiopia, two major coffee producing countries in Africa.Methods: This study merged data from cross-sectional studies from 2010 to 2019 in 4 and 12 factories in Tanzania and Ethiopia, respectively. Personal samples of “total” dust and endotoxin were taken in the breathing zone. Chronic respiratory symptoms were assessed using the American Thoracic Society (ATS) questionnaire. Lung function was measured by a spirometer in accordance with ATS guidelines.Results: Dust exposure among male production workers was higher in Ethiopia (GM 12 mg/m3; range 1.1–81) than in Tanzania (2.5; 0.24–36). Exposure to endotoxins was high (3,500; 42–75,083) compared to the Dutch OEL of 90 EU/m3. The male workers had higher prevalence of respiratory symptoms than controls. The highest symptom prevalence and odds ratio were found for cough (48.4%; OR = 11.3), while for breathlessness and wheezing the odds ratios were 3.2 and 2.4, respectively. There was a significant difference between the male coffee workers and controls in the adjusted FEV1 (0.26 l/s) and FVC (0.21 l) and in the prevalence of airflow limitation (FEV1/FVC < 0.7) (6.3 vs. 0.9%). Among the male coffee workers, there was a significant association between cumulative dust exposure and the lung function variables FEV1 and FVC, respectively.Conclusions: The results suggest that coffee production workers are at risk of developing chronic respiratory symptoms and reduced lung function, and that the findings are related to high dust levels. Measures to reduce dust exposure should be targeted to factors identified as significant determinants of exposure.

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Dust Exposure and Respiratory Health Among Workers in Primary Coffee Processing Factories in Tanzania and Ethiopia

Bråtveit

Abaya

Sakwari

et al. 2021

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“…Studies in primary coffee processing factories in Uganda and Sri Lanka have indicated a higher prevalence of acute respiratory symptoms than among controls. Similarly, an increased prevalence of chronic respiratory symptoms has been reported among primary coffee factory workers in Papua New Guinea and Tanzania ( 18 – 20 ).…”

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“…Ethiopia is the birthplace of Coffea arabica, which obtained its name from Kaffa where coffee was first discovered in the southwestern highlands of Ethiopia. Coffee contributes to about 10% of the Ethiopian gross domestic product and accounts for more than 25% of the foreign currency income ( 20 , 22 ). In Ethiopia, about 15 million people depend on coffee production directly or indirectly for their living ( 23 ).…”

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Work-related disease symptoms and occupational injuries among coffee processing industry workers in Bench-Sheko and Kaffa Zones Southwest, Ethiopia: A mixed-method study

Mekonnen

Solomon

Wondimu

et al. 2022

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BackgroundOccupational injuries have become one of the most critical rooting causes paying to infirmities and life-threatening conditions in developed and developing countries. Workers in the coffee industry face some occupational health and safety issues. However, there is limited evidence on this important public health issue. Hence, this research was conducted to assess work-related disease symptoms and occupational injuries among coffee processing workers in Southwest, Ethiopia.MethodsA cross-sectional study supplemented with a qualitative method was done. A total of 721 workers were involved in the study for quantitative information. In addition, we performed a total of 22 in-depth and five key informant interviews for generating qualitative evidence. Quantitative data was collected by an interview-based questionnaire which is adapted from similar studies. We conducted descriptive, binary logistic, and multivariable regression analysis as necessary, to ascertain the factors affecting occupational injuries. We collected qualitative data guided by an interview guide, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using ATLAS ti version-8 by applying a content analysis approach. Finally, quotes from participants that had exemplary ideas were triangulated along with quantitative findings.ResultThe overall prevalence rate of work-related symptoms and occupational injuries among coffee processing workers were 21.7 and 13.4% respectively. Age group 30–39 and 40–49 (Adjusted odds ratio (AOR) 1.95, 95% CI 1.37, 2.79, (AOR 3.28, 95% CI 1.89, 5.69, respectively, income level (AOR 0.24, 95% CI 0.16, 0.36, p = 0.000), experience (AOR 1.64, 95% CI 1.04, 2.60, p = 0.034), and smoking cigarette (AOR 5.59, 95% CI 2.78, 11.26, p = 0.000) were significantly associated with the work-related symptom. In addition, training related to the job (AOR 11.88, 95% CI1.34, 105.57, p = 0.026) was significantly associated with occupational injuries among coffee processing industry workers.ConclusionThe prevalence of work-related symptoms and occupational injuries was high among coffee processing industry workers in southwest Ethiopia. Therefore, there is a need for regulations for both government and industry owners to advance the occupational conditions and ergonomic structure of coffee processing industries.

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“…The carpentry firm had experienced more than 60% of workers inhaling dust. However, Abaya et al ( 2020) [26] A higher proportion of awareness of respirable dust hazard in the workplace was among employees who did not have blocked chests, 25 (10.8%), compared to employees who had blocked chests, 4 (3.0%). Employees who did not have blocked chests were 3.955 [95% CI = 1.346 -11.623, p = 0.012] times more likely to be aware of respirable dust and associated health concerns compared to employees who had blocked chests.…”

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Association between Respirable Dust Exposure and Respiratory Health Concerns among Workers in Apparel Processing Companies in Export Processing Zone (EPZ) in Machakos County, Kenya

Otieno¹,

Njogu²,

Magu³

2022

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Apparel processing is an essential industry in providing clothing needs for the population. The Export Processing Zone (EPZ) in Kenya employs many employees. Garment processing releases respirable dust particles, thus exposing workers to risks to the respiratory system. The study determined the respirable dust health concerns among workers in Apparel Processing Companies (APCs) in EPZ in Machakos County, Kenya. A cross-sectional descriptive design was employed where four companies were studied. Three hundred and sixty-seven participants were selected through systematic random sampling. Data was collected using questionnaires and Interview guides. The study established that workers were exposed to respirable dust PM 2.5 ranging from 40.89 ± 24.0 µg·m −3 to 87.49 ± 45.2 µg·m −3 with a mean of 65.61 ± 31.5 µg·m −3 . While PM 2.5 ranged from 63.59 ± 21.2 µg·m −3 to 313.41 ± 468.0 µg·m −3 . With a mean of 104.02 ± 26.0 µg·m −3 . Workers complained of different respirable dust-related diseases. The most prevalent conditions were sneezing and coughing (86.4%), chest pains (41.1%), blocked chests (36.8%), and allergic reactions to dust (18.3%). The APC should develop an OSH management system that includes; a dust management policy, dust monitoring, Risk Assessments, Engineering controls installations, medical examination, Training on dust management, PPE provision, and use enforcement.

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Microbial contamination of coffee during postharvest on farm processing: A concern for the respiratory health of production workers

Cited by 6 publications

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Dust Exposure and Respiratory Health Among Workers in Primary Coffee Processing Factories in Tanzania and Ethiopia

Dust Exposure and Respiratory Health Among Workers in Primary Coffee Processing Factories in Tanzania and Ethiopia

Work-related disease symptoms and occupational injuries among coffee processing industry workers in Bench-Sheko and Kaffa Zones Southwest, Ethiopia: A mixed-method study

Association between Respirable Dust Exposure and Respiratory Health Concerns among Workers in Apparel Processing Companies in Export Processing Zone (EPZ) in Machakos County, Kenya

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