title: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders in senior farmers: safety and health considerations.
abstract: Aging farmers are at high risk musculoskeletal disorders due to occupational exposures. The development of musculoskeletal conditions can increase older farmers' risk for additional injuries because many older farmers continue to work past typical retirement age. Occupational health nurses with agricultural expertise can assist farmers by evaluating their health and safety needs. Possible interventions include ergonomic improvements in farm equipment, safety improvements in farm environment, and referrals to programs that assist older farmers in modifying their farms to improve safety.
authors.forename: Shalome
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Tonelli
authors.forename: Kennith
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Culp
authors.forename: Kelley
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Donham
mesh_terms: D000062:Accidents, Occupational / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000382:Agricultural Workers' Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006804:Ergonomics; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control; D009785:Occupational Health Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D017751:Safety Management / Q000379:methods*; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology