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Hazards for Farmers With Disabilities: Working in Cold Environments
RISE, SP – Sveriges Tekniska Forskningsinstitut, JTI Institutet för Jordbruks- och Miljöteknik.
Purdue University, USA.
Purdue University, USA.
2013 (English)In: Journal of Agromedicine, ISSN 1059-924X, E-ISSN 1545-0813, Vol. 18, no 2, p. 140-150Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

In consequence of working in cold environments, agricultural workers may be exposed to higher risk of cold-related injuries, compared with the general population. These injuries can include tissue damage due to the exposure to subfreezing temperatures, more generalized symptoms caused by hypothermia, and secondary injuries caused by impaired performance. Risk of cold injury is increased for older workers and for those with disabling health conditions, both of which occur in above-average numbers in agriculture. Based on a selective review of the literature and case studies assembled by Purdue's Breaking New Ground Resource Center, an overview is presented of the mechanisms and symptoms of cold injuries, together with practical suggestions to help reduce risks of cold injuries for workers in agricultural settings. Special attention is given to potential risks to individuals with physical disabilities.

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2013. Vol. 18, no 2, p. 140-150
Keywords [en]
Cold work, disability, heat loss, heat regulation
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Agricultural Science, Forestry and Fisheries
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URN: urn:nbn:se:ri:diva-2412DOI: 10.1080/1059924X.2013.767762PubMedID: 23540305Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-84875995829OAI: oai:DiVA.org:ri-2412DiVA, id: diva2:960002
Available from: 2016-09-07 Created: 2016-09-07 Last updated: 2020-12-01Bibliographically approved

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