Sammanfattning

The prevailing demographic change in the western world means that the workforce is becoming older. Farmers in particular often work beyond the normal retirement age, in a challenging physical environment. For example, the agricultural sector has the most hazardous work environment in Sweden. Therefore, it is interesting to examine the following questions: Are senior farmers more frequently involved in work-related injuries? Do some injuries happen more often in the oldest age group? Which part of the body is most frequently affected in different age groups? What can be done to decrease the risk of injury in senior farmers?

Nyckelord

occupational injuries; farmers; Sweden; aging; elderly; work accident

Publicerad i

Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health
2010, Volym: 16, nummer: 1, sidor: 19-29
Utgivare: American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE)

SLU författare

• Nilsson, Kerstin

  • Institutionen för människa och samhälle, Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
    

• Pinzke, Stefan

  • Institutionen för människa och samhälle, Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
    

• Lundqvist, Peter

  • Institutionen för människa och samhälle, Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
    

UKÄ forskningsämne

Jordbruksvetenskap
Livsmedelsvetenskap


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