Citation

Tormoehlen RL, Field WE. J. Agric. Saf. Health 1995; 1(1): 27-36.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1995, American Society of Agricultural Engineers)

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Abstract

Utilizing estimated and actual cost data, an attempt was made to develop a reliable method of computing and projecting the economic losses associated with farm-related permanent disabling injuries. A MS-DOS compatible computer was selected as the platform upon which to develop the farm injury cost software program because of their widespread use and availability. The computer model was designed to tabulate injury-related costs by analyzing the cost incurred in the following areas: police assistance, fire/rescue service, ambulance service, hospital charges, follow-up medical costs, rehabilitation services, property damage, replacement labor, adaptive equipment, home and farm modifications, lost productivity, and legal expenses and/or income. Users have the option of entering actual injury cost data as they proceed through the program or using the default values contained in the computer program. The end result is a computer-generated cost estimate for the injury being analyzed. It was concluded that computer programs of this type could also be used as an injury prevention strategy by increasing the awareness of farm families and farm workers to the economic impact of farm-related injuries.

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