Citation

Kingman DM, Yoder AM, Hodge NS, Ortega R, Field WE. J. Agric. Saf. Health 2005; 11(1): 61-74.

Affiliation

Department of Agriculture, Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois 61790-5020, USA. dougkingman@ilstu.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, American Society of Agricultural Engineers)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

15782889

Abstract

This article reports on the use of expert panels by Purdue University's Agricultural Safety and Health Program staff to address three separate research questions related to: (1) developing strategies for the prevention of flowing grain engulfments, (2) evaluation of commercial lifts used by operators with restricted mobility to gain access to agricultural tractors and equipment, and (3) identifying essential competencies for youth enrolled in federally mandated tractor and machinery certification programs. Advantages and disadvantages associated with the use of expert panels are addressed, and specific examples of outcomes are presented. Recommendations for using expert panels during research projects are also included.