| Document ID (ISN) | 102054 |
| CIS number |
03-1215 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
1059-924X - Journal of Agromedicine |
| Year |
2003 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Hjort C., Højmose P., Sherson D. |
| Title |
A model for safety and health promotion among Danish farmers |
| Bibliographic information |
2003, Vol.9, No.1, p.93-100. Illus. 11 ref. |
| Abstract |
This article describes an ongoing participatory project aimed at preventing accidents in the agricultural sector in a region of Denmark. The main principles were local involvement in designing the project, multifacetted activities for defined target-groups and the recognition of specific occupational skills. This multilevel approach involved groups and organizations including farmers, farmers' spouses, agricultural advisors, agricultural school teachers, employees and part-time farm workers. Activities included discussion meetings, information meetings in larger and smaller groups, and the designing of educational safety material. The project is a managed from "bottom-up" with a small budget and little centrally-organized activities. Evaluations are undertaken throughout the project period. If this concept can be implemented in Denmark, it may well be useful in other developed and developing countries. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
occupational accidents; agriculture; safety programmes; Denmark |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
description of technique; workers' participation; safety and health training; supply of information; cooperation |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Denmark |
| Subject(s) |
Agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Industries and occupations
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Safety programmes
Workers' participation
Agriculture
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