| Document ID (ISN) | 107396 |
| CIS number |
07-1466 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
1059-924X - Journal of Agromedicine |
| Year |
2006 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Carruth A.K., Skarke L., Gilmore K., Brown E.R. |
| Title |
Potential exposure to hazardous work activities: Tractor usage among farmwomen |
| Bibliographic information |
2006, Vol.11, No.3/4, p.25-34. 31 ref. |
| Abstract |
This study examined the involvement and work patterns of 665 women in Texas and 657 women in Louisiana who were 18 years old and older and whose family participated in farming operations. Surveys were used to gather specific data regarding tractor work patterns, tractor knowledge, sources of information about tractors and demographic information. Among the women, 577 (43.6%) reported driving tractors at least one day a year. This subset was used to describe characteristics of tractors and tractor-related activities. Findings indicate that women learn to drive tractors in their 20s, use husbands as the primary source of their information about tractors, engage in a wide variety of farm activities and acknowledge having limited knowing about driving tractors. Other findings are discussed. It is concluded that interventions that target women to become more knowledgeable regarding the injury risks associated with driving tractors need to be designed. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
safety consciousness; Texas; Louisiana; agriculture; tractors; women; drivers |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
information dissemination; safety training in industry; USA |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Mechanical hazards, transport
Industries and occupations
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Safety culture and safety consciousness
Psychological factors
Road transportation
Agriculture
|
