Agricultural labor force solicited: Participation sought from workers in Lippe district for a research study
The Lippe district in Germany is the focus of a groundbreaking survey aimed at collecting data on working conditions, wages, workloads, and job satisfaction in the animal husbandry and animal breeding sector. The survey, conducted by the Industrial Union of Construction, Agriculture, and Environment (IG BAU), is open to those working in these fields within the district and runs until September 14th.
Sabine Katzsche-Döring of IG BAU Ostwestfalen-Lippe stresses the importance of this investigation, highlighting the unique challenges faced by those working with animals in breeding or fattening. Unlike traditional nine-to-five jobs, animal husbandry demands a seven-day workweek, making it crucial to examine the working conditions in this sector.
The survey, supported by the Robert Bosch Foundation, is designed to provide insights into various aspects of work, including occupational safety, working hours, and daily risk management in stables. Issues such as exposure to dust, hoof kicks, and the pressure to ensure adequate animal care are all under scrutiny.
Participants can access the anonymous questionnaire via smartphone, tablet, or computer at www.peco-ev.de/general/online-survey-employed-in-animal-husbandry-and-animal-breeding. The survey, which takes approximately 15 minutes to complete, is part of a larger study being conducted by the PECO Institute, associated with IG BAU.
The goal of this survey is to collect data for the first time on these aspects of work in the animal husbandry and animal breeding sector in the Lippe district. The findings could provide valuable insights into the working conditions in this sector and help ensure that those working with animals have the support they need to do their jobs effectively and safely.
- The results from the survey in the Lippe district, which focuses on the health-and-wellness of workers in animal husbandry and breeding, could potentially bring about workplace-wellness improvements in the industry, especially in terms of occupational safety and workloads.
- As the survey delves into topics such as work hours, risk management, and exposure to specific risks like dust and hoof kicks, it's anticipated that the data collected could influence health-and-wellness policies and finance-related decisions in the animal husbandry and breeding sector.
- Beyond the Lippe district, the findings from this science-driven survey could have far-reaching implications for the broader finance and industry landscape, as they aim to shed light on under-explored aspects of work in the animal husbandry and breeding sector.
