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Occupational Exposure Risk for Swine Workers in Confined Housing Facilities. 密闭住房设施养猪工人的职业暴露风险。

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Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health Pub Date : 2019-02-01 DOI: 10.13031/jash.12810

Stacy K Vincent, Joan M Mazur, Tori E Summey, Kang Namkoong, Alex P Byrd

{"title":"Occupational Exposure Risk for Swine Workers in Confined Housing Facilities.","authors":"Stacy K Vincent, Joan M Mazur, Tori E Summey, Kang Namkoong, Alex P Byrd","doi":"10.13031/jash.12810","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.13031/jash.12810","url":null,"abstract":"In an effort to change unsafe tractor operating behaviors among Appalachian youth resulting from practices and habits learned through a socialization process (termed an \"apprenticeship of observation\"), this study implemented a four-part intervention in high school agricultural education classes that included implementation of a cost-effective rollover protective structure (CROPS) curriculum. The curriculum included farm safety information, specific NIOSH plans for CROPS construction, and procedures for CROPS installation on unprotected tractors. In this exploratory study, pre- and post-assessments were conducted using theory of planned behavior (TPB) constructs to measure changes in four factors that influence changes in learner behavior: learner attitude, perceived social norms, behavioral control, and perceived behavioral intention. Students' perceived knowledge and skills gained through the intervention were also measured because they are integral components in assessing the effectiveness of a curriculum intervention. Participants (N = 83) were high school students from seven schools in three states in the Appalachian region. Findings revealed statistically significant differences in student attitudes toward the use of life-saving CROPS and in perceived knowledge and skills gained through the curriculum implementation. The CROPS curriculum can be an effective intervention effort for addressing the social and behavioral effects of farm youths' apprenticeships of observation by creating more positive attitudes and learning outcomes among youth at risk for tractor rollover fatalities. Recommendations are provided for expanding the applications of the curriculum intervention and the TPB constructs.","PeriodicalId":45344,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2019-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.13031/jash.12810","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"37237005","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Barriers and Motivators for Tractor ROPS Retrofitting in Iowa. 爱荷华州拖拉机ROPS改造的障碍和激励因素。

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Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health Pub Date : 2019-02-01 DOI: 10.13031/jash.13039

Charles V Schwab, J Gordon Arbuckle, H Mark Hanna

{"title":"Barriers and Motivators for Tractor ROPS Retrofitting in Iowa.","authors":"Charles V Schwab, J Gordon Arbuckle, H Mark Hanna","doi":"10.13031/jash.13039","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.13031/jash.13039","url":null,"abstract":"Iowa State University Extension and Outreach conducted an assessment of Iowa farm operators' perceptions of the barriers and motivators when considering retrofitting tractors with rollover protective structures (ROPS). A statewide sample of approximately 2,000 farm operators was surveyed in the 2017 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll. A series of questions was asked to evaluate the importance of potential barriers to decisions to not retrofit a tractor and potential motivators that could influence the decision to retrofit or purchase a tractor with ROPS. The survey received a 48% response rate (999 responses). Among the 76% of Iowa farm operators who reported at least one pre-1985 tractor, only 18.6% reported that all of those tractors had ROPS. The remaining 81.4% had at least one tractor that did not have ROPS. Iowa farm operators' perceptions of the barriers and motivators when considering retrofitting tractors with ROPS are shared. The results of Iowa farm operators' perceptions will be used as Iowa State University Extension and Outreach prepares to align efforts with the National Tractor Safety Coalition and participate in the National ROPS Rebate Program, with the goal of reducing tractor fatalities.","PeriodicalId":45344,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2019-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.13031/jash.13039","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"37237007","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 3

Occupational Exposure Risk for Swine Workers in Confined Housing Facilities. 密闭住房设施养猪工人的职业暴露风险。

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Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health Pub Date : 2019-02-01 DOI: 10.13031/jash.12990

Alvin C Alvarado, Bernardo Z Predicala

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引用次数: 8

Agricultural Safety Education: Formative Assessment of a Curriculum Integration Strategy. 农业安全教育:课程整合策略的形成性评价。

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Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health Pub Date : 2019-02-01 DOI: 10.13031/jash.13113

M L Pate, R G Lawver, S W Smalley, D K Perry, L Stallones, A Shultz

{"title":"Agricultural Safety Education: Formative Assessment of a Curriculum Integration Strategy.","authors":"M L Pate, R G Lawver, S W Smalley, D K Perry, L Stallones, A Shultz","doi":"10.13031/jash.13113","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.13031/jash.13113","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this study was to assess an agricultural tractor and machinery safety curriculum for teacher training that focused on hands-on integration activities to assist with training youth in machinery safety skills. Teachers attended a single ten-hour summer training seminar hosted in Montana, South Dakota, or Utah during 2017. Teachers completed the National Tractor and Machinery Safe Operation (NSTMOP) exam to measure their existing knowledge prior to beginning the training. Upon seminar completion, teachers took an NSTMOP post-test to measure their knowledge gain of agricultural safety practices and hazard recognition associated with machinery and tractors. A total of 116 teachers completed the training. Fifty-three participants (45.7%) identified as female, and 63 (54.3%) identified as male. The average participant was 35 years old (SD = 11.3) and had 9.5 years of teaching experience (SD = 9.2). The average NSTMOP pre-test score was 35.2 out of 48 (SD = 3.3), and the average NSTMOP post-test score was 40.3 out of 48 (SD = 4.1). Participants' scores increased by ten percentage points. A paired-samples t-test was used to determine statistical significance. The difference between pre-test and post-test was significant (t(109) = 11.9, p < 0.001). Open responses indicated continuation of hands-on activities that focused on \"how to teach\" skills training that is relevant to the students. Teachers suggested developing new activities each year with a rotation of topics for upcoming seminars. Research is needed to determine the training's influence on the behaviors of young workers in agriculture.","PeriodicalId":45344,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2019-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.13031/jash.13113","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"37949004","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Preventing Human Salmonella Infections Resulting from Live Poultry Contact through Interventions at Retail Stores. 在零售商店采取措施预防因接触活家禽而感染沙门氏菌。

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Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health Pub Date : 2018-07-31 DOI: 10.13031/jash.12756

Megin Nichols, Lauren Stevenson, Laura Whitlock, Kristy Pabilonia, Misha Robyn, Colin Basler, Tom Gomez

{"title":"Preventing Human Salmonella Infections Resulting from Live Poultry Contact through Interventions at Retail Stores.","authors":"Megin Nichols, Lauren Stevenson, Laura Whitlock, Kristy Pabilonia, Misha Robyn, Colin Basler, Tom Gomez","doi":"10.13031/jash.12756","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.13031/jash.12756","url":null,"abstract":"The number of outbreaks of Salmonella infections linked to live poultry contact increased from 1990 to 2016. In 2016, the number of human illnesses linked to live poultry was the highest reported, with more than 900 cases, including 209 hospitalizations and three deaths. Live poultry harboring Salmonella typically appear healthy but can intermittently shed bacteria in their droppings, contaminating their feathers, beaks, and the areas where they live and roam. Thus, both direct contact with poultry and indirect contact with anything in areas where animals live and roam can result in human Salmonella infection. To prevent Salmonella infections linked to live poultry, a One Health approach for control and prevention is required. This approach unifies animal and human health needs and takes into account the environments at the hatcheries where poultry are produced, the agricultural retail stores where poultry are sold, and the customers who own and raise poultry. Agricultural retail stores are the main point of sale for backyard poultry in the U.S. Therefore, stores can play a vital role in preventing infections by sourcing poultry from hatcheries that take steps to reduce Salmonella in the environment, by displaying poultry in areas that can be easily cleaned, and by using barriers that allow customers to view, but not touch, poultry from a distance. Retail store employees also have a role in preventing illnesses and contamination after the sale by educating customers about appropriate housing for live poultry in outdoor coops, barns, or other designated areas.","PeriodicalId":45344,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2018-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.13031/jash.12756","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"36498065","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 8

Stability Analysis of Agricultural Off-Road Vehicles. 农用越野车稳定性分析。

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Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health Pub Date : 2018-07-31 DOI: 10.13031/jash.12889

Paul Ayers, John Conger, Rob Comer, Pau Troutt

引用次数: 16

Current Grain Storage and Safety Practices of Ohio Cash Grain Operators. 当前粮食储存和安全措施的俄亥俄州现金谷物运营商。

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Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health Pub Date : 2018-07-31 DOI: 10.13031/jash.12574

Yang Geng, S Dee Jepsen

{"title":"Current Grain Storage and Safety Practices of Ohio Cash Grain Operators.","authors":"Yang Geng, S Dee Jepsen","doi":"10.13031/jash.12574","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.13031/jash.12574","url":null,"abstract":"Hazards associated with grain storage facilities are a contributing factor to agricultural injuries and are a perpetual problem for Ohio farmers, especially as on-farm grain storage facilities continue to grow in popularity with producers. To establish effective injury prevention programs, safety professionals must first understand how the industry operates, the culture of the workers, and the current practices used to avoid injuries. This research project was designed to bridge the gap between what is currently known about the hazards that exist on Ohio's farms, specifically how safety and health information is incorporated at the grain handling and storage facilities. Using a four-part survey, 182 cash grain operators, comprising a convenience sample of farmers attending educational events, were surveyed to determine the type of grain storage and handling facilities used on their farms, the occurrence of out-of-condition grain, and the health and safety factors practiced at these facilities, including their knowledge about potential hazards. Results indicated that the farmers preferred to get safety knowledge from a course or seminar (53.6%) or by reading a magazine or periodical (38.8%). The surveyed farmers indicated that they had higher knowledge of the safety risks of out-of-condition grain than of the health effects from exposure to out-of-condition grain (p < 0.01). They identified personal protective equipment (PPE) as their primary measure to prevent injuries, with the top PPE items being respirators, safety glasses, hearing protection, and gloves. Farmers who encountered out-of-condition grain reported more employees on their farms compared to the other farmers in the sample and reported higher use of PPE. While these results cannot be generalized to Ohio's entire population of cash grain farmers, they provide a good understanding of the on-farm grain storage and management practices, which will allow a more targeted intervention plan, both in better engineering controls and in future outreach programs.","PeriodicalId":45344,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2018-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.13031/jash.12574","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"36498140","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 3

Mobile Elevated Work Platforms versus Ladders in Olive Tree Pruning: Evaluation of Physical Activity and Pruning Performance. 移动升降工作平台与梯子在橄榄树修剪:体力活动和修剪性能的评估。

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Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health Pub Date : 2018-07-31 DOI: 10.13031/jash.12720

Roberto Romaniello, Antonia Tamborrino, Alessandro Leone

引用次数: 2

Estimating Passive Stress Acting on a Grain Entrapment Victim's Chest. 估计谷物诱捕受害者胸部的被动应力。

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Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health Pub Date : 2018-07-31 DOI: 10.13031/jash.12552

Salah F Issa, Carl Wassgren, Charles V Schwab

{"title":"Estimating Passive Stress Acting on a Grain Entrapment Victim's Chest.","authors":"Salah F Issa, Carl Wassgren, Charles V Schwab","doi":"10.13031/jash.12552","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.13031/jash.12552","url":null,"abstract":"Grain entrapments remain a major concern in the grain industry, with 1,100 incidents documented since the 1970s. One particular concern is the ability of a victim to breathe while entrapped in grain. Anecdotal reports suggest that victims struggle to breathe when entrapped in grain to a depth that covers their chests, yet some evidence indicates that victims should be able to breathe normally as long as their airways are not blocked regardless of depth. The hypothesis for this discrepancy is that previously published experiments measured an active stress state in the grain, while a person breathing also experiences a passive stress state during inhalation. The passive stress is significantly larger than the active stress. The objective of this study was to measure the passive stress when pushing against grain, such as during inhalation, and compare it to active stress state measurements. An MTS Criterion testing machine, which is a force deformation testing device, was used to push a block horizontally against a column of grain and record the force and displacement during the movement. The measured passive stress was calculated from the force and displacement values and ranged from 9.4 to 11.0 kPa at a depth of 20 to 30 cm. These values are three to four times larger than previously published measurements of stresses at similar depths. This result indicates that the discrepancy between experimental results and anecdotal reports is most likely due to the type of stress state experienced in grain entrapment. Findings imply that the pressures on the victim's chest during entrapment are sufficient to cause breathing difficulties or crush/positional asphyxiation in some cases. A full-scale study is recommended.","PeriodicalId":45344,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2018-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.13031/jash.12552","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"36498139","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 1

Missed Work Due to Occupational Illness among Hispanic Horse Workers. 西班牙裔马工因职业病而缺勤。

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Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health Pub Date : 2018-05-07 DOI: 10.13031/jash.12735

Ashley M Bush, Susan Westneat, Steven R Browning, Jennifer Swanberg

{"title":"Missed Work Due to Occupational Illness among Hispanic Horse Workers.","authors":"Ashley M Bush, Susan Westneat, Steven R Browning, Jennifer Swanberg","doi":"10.13031/jash.12735","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.13031/jash.12735","url":null,"abstract":"Occupational illnesses are inadequately reported for agriculture, an industry dominated by a vulnerable Hispanic population and high fatal and nonfatal injury rates. Work-related illnesses can contribute to missed work, caused by a combination of personal and work factors, with costs to the individual, employer, and society. To better understand agricultural occupational illnesses, 225 Hispanic horse workers were interviewed via community-based convenience sampling. Descriptive statistics, bivariate analyses, and log binomial regression modeling were used to: (1) describe the prevalence of missed work due to work-related illnesses among Hispanic horse workers, (2) examine work-related and personal factors associated with missed work, and (3) identify health symptoms and work-related characteristics potentially associated with missed work. Key findings reveal that having at least one child (PR = 1.71, 95% CI = 1.03, 2.84), having poor self-reported general health (PR = 0.72, 95% CI = 0.48, 1.08), experiencing stress during a typical workday (PR = 2.58, 95% CI = 1.25, 5.32), or spending less time with horses (PR = 1.87, 95% CI = 1.15, 3.05) are significant predictors of missing work. Interventions can be designed to identify workers most susceptible to missing work and provide resources to reduce absenteeism. Future research should examine work-related illness in agricultural horse production, including personal and work-related factors, in order to diminish occupational health disparities among these workers, who are more likely to be employed in hazardous agricultural work.","PeriodicalId":45344,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2018-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.13031/jash.12735","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"36117751","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 2