Assessment of personal protective equipment use among Midwestern farmers
WS Carpenter, BC Lee, PD Gunderson… - American journal of …, 2002 - Wiley Online Library
WS Carpenter, BC Lee, PD Gunderson, DT Stueland
American journal of industrial medicine, 2002•Wiley Online LibraryBackground Personal protective equipment (PPE) is readily available and widely
recommended, yet usage among agricultural workers is largely unknown. Methods A mail
survey of 2,483 farmers in six Midwestern states with telephone follow‐up addressed PPE
usage related to sun exposure, noise abatement, chain saw usage, welding and metal work,
handling of large animals in and out of confinement facilities, feed handling, manure storage
facilities, and mixing and applying chemicals. Summary statistics of survey responses were …
recommended, yet usage among agricultural workers is largely unknown. Methods A mail
survey of 2,483 farmers in six Midwestern states with telephone follow‐up addressed PPE
usage related to sun exposure, noise abatement, chain saw usage, welding and metal work,
handling of large animals in and out of confinement facilities, feed handling, manure storage
facilities, and mixing and applying chemicals. Summary statistics of survey responses were …
Background
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is readily available and widely recommended, yet usage among agricultural workers is largely unknown.
Methods
A mail survey of 2,483 farmers in six Midwestern states with telephone follow‐up addressed PPE usage related to sun exposure, noise abatement, chain saw usage, welding and metal work, handling of large animals in and out of confinement facilities, feed handling, manure storage facilities, and mixing and applying chemicals. Summary statistics of survey responses were compiled.
Results
With the exception of welding masks, PPE usage was low. Farmers were satisfied with availability of PPE through local hardware and farm cooperatives, but the decision to use PPE was personal and influenced little by outside parties.
Conclusion
PPE usage rates by farmers on Midwestern farms need to be increased. The desire of the individual farmer to reduce risk of personal injury or exposure should be targeted. The most effective venue will be local agricultural extension services. Am. J. Ind. Med. 42:236–247, 2002. © 2002 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
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