Research and dissemination needs for ergonomics in agriculture.
In 1998, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health convened a conference of researchers interested in the ergonomics of agricultural workers. Participants included 20 representatives from universities, state governments, private agricultural and insurance companies, migrant worker organizations, agricultural industry organizations, and the Agricultural Extension Service. The attendees divided into three groups and brainstormed about research ideas and dissemination methods related to ergonomics for farm workers. The groups separately reported that interventions, cost-benefit analyses, and cultural belief systems were the main topics that needed to be researched to reduce physical risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders. The participants also presented ideas for disseminating information to farm owners and workers.
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Cheryl Fairfield
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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Cincinnati, OH, USA. clf4@cdc.gov
Baron
Sherry
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Steege
Andrea L
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D000382:Agricultural Workers' Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000208:ethnology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D001294:Attitude to Health; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D006804:Ergonomics; D017144:Focus Groups; D006292:Health Priorities; D006801:Humans; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000208:ethnology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009314:National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, U.S.; D016272:Occupational Health; D012106:Research; D012307:Risk Factors; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology