Research offers insight into worker safety in egg production
A new study finds that egg production workers are at risk for pulmonary problems due to exposure to airborne particulate matter inside hen houses.
A three-year study by the Coalition for Sustainable Egg Supply assessed worker health and safety, along with animal health and well-being, environmental impact, food affordability and food safety. The study is intended to increase understanding of the sustainability impacts of various laying hen housing, including cage-free aviary, enriched cage and conventional cage systems.