Document ID (ISN) | 108574 |
CIS number |
08-1064 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0815-6409 - Journal of Occupational Health and Safety - Australia and New Zealand |
Year |
2007 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Wallaart J., Winder C. |
Title |
A survey of New Zealand farmers' knowledge about the risks and prevention of occupational respiratory disease |
Bibliographic information |
Oct. 2007, Vol.23, No.5, p.469-479. Illus. 27 ref. |
Abstract |
About 10% of the working population of New Zealand is employed in agriculture. Some types of farming appear to have a higher level of occupational respiratory disease than among the general population. In this study, farmers' knowledge about the risks and prevention of occupational respiratory disease was assessed by means of a questionnaire survey. The findings suggest that the level of knowledge is low, despite numerous attempts by government and other agencies to raise awareness in this community. Implications are discussed. |
Descriptors (primary) |
safety consciousness; agriculture; respiratory diseases; New Zealand |
Descriptors (secondary) |
chronic bronchitis; pesticides; asthma; grain dust; handling of animals; questionnaire survey; respirators; safe working methods; work in confined spaces |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Country / State or Province | New Zealand |
Subject(s) |
Agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry
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Broad subject area(s) |
Occupational medicine, epidemiology Industries and occupations
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Browse category(ies) |
Diseases of the respiratory system (except for pneumoconiosis & similar) Agriculture Safety culture and safety consciousness Psychological factors
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