@article{ref1,
title="The aging farmer: human factors research needs in agricultural work",
journal="Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomic Society annual meeting",
year="2009",
author="McLaughlin, Anne Collins and Fletcher, Laura M. and Sprufera, John F.",
volume="53",
number="18",
pages="1230-1234",
abstract="Farming is one of the most dangerous occupations in America (Crandall, Fullerton, Olson, Sklar, & Zumwalt, 1997; Simpson 1984). Despite years of experience, older farmers are more likely to be injured while working and, when injured, more likely to die from their injuries (Bernhardt & Langley, 1999). We conducted an analysis of farming accidents in multiple states to discover what human factors interventions could most improve the safety and livelihood of aging farmers. A cluster analysis revealed two main accident profiles: those involving containers, such as auger wagons and grain bins, and those involving tractors. In general, we found a number of areas that would benefit from dedicated human factors research and application.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2169-5067",
doi="10.1177/154193120905301814",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/154193120905301814"
}