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Western Kentucky University

Series

Occupational health and safety

Publication Year

Articles 1 - 9 of 9

Full-Text Articles in Medicine and Health Sciences

A Pilot Study To Prevent Hearing Loss In Farmers, Donna M. Gates, M. Susan Jones Nov 2007

A Pilot Study To Prevent Hearing Loss In Farmers, Donna M. Gates, M. Susan Jones

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Objective: Determine the feasibility and outcome of a pilot program to increase farm workers' use of hearing protection when performing activities with high noise exposure. Design: The study was a quasi-experimental study. Sample: Eight intervention farmers and 17 comparison farmers participated in the study. Measures: Before and after the intervention, farmers complted a survey to identify their frequency of use of hearing protection and their beliefs about hearing loss and use of hearing protection. Intervention: The intervention consisted of noise assessments, educational sessions, mailed reminders with brochures, and placement of hearing protection on the farm. Results: The intervention was effective …


Photonovels: Educational Resources To Prevent Agricultural Illnesses And Injuries, M. Susan Jones, Carol A. Koetke Jun 1999

Photonovels: Educational Resources To Prevent Agricultural Illnesses And Injuries, M. Susan Jones, Carol A. Koetke

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Photonovels use photographs and a story featuring people from the community, familiar settings, and a simple text to deliver an educational message. This unique educational tool lends itself to a wide variety of topics and targets audiences including farmers, farm workers and their families. Information on how to design, create and use photonovels to prevent agricultural injuries and illnesses will be presented.


Kentucky Partnership For Farm Family Health And Safety Coloring Book, The Kentucky Partnership For Farm Family Health And Safety Jan 1999

Kentucky Partnership For Farm Family Health And Safety Coloring Book, The Kentucky Partnership For Farm Family Health And Safety

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No abstract provided.


Developing Local Action Plans, The Kentucky Partnership For Farm Family Health And Safety Jan 1999

Developing Local Action Plans, The Kentucky Partnership For Farm Family Health And Safety

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No abstract provided.


Safe Tractor Operation: A Photonovel, M. Susan Jones, The Kentucky Partnership For Farm Family Health & Safety Sep 1996

Safe Tractor Operation: A Photonovel, M. Susan Jones, The Kentucky Partnership For Farm Family Health & Safety

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No abstract provided.


Stress And Stress Management: A Photonovel, M. Susan Jones, The Kentucky Partnership For Farm Family Health & Safety, Kay Carr, Deborah Williams Nov 1995

Stress And Stress Management: A Photonovel, M. Susan Jones, The Kentucky Partnership For Farm Family Health & Safety, Kay Carr, Deborah Williams

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No abstract provided.


Safety Around Grain Bins: A Photonovel, M. Susan Jones, The Kentucky Partnership For Farm Family Health & Safety Oct 1995

Safety Around Grain Bins: A Photonovel, M. Susan Jones, The Kentucky Partnership For Farm Family Health & Safety

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No abstract provided.


Proper Lifting: A Photonovel, Deborah Williams, M. Susan Jones, The Kentucky Partnership For Farm Family Health And Safety Oct 1995

Proper Lifting: A Photonovel, Deborah Williams, M. Susan Jones, The Kentucky Partnership For Farm Family Health And Safety

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No abstract provided.


Pesticide Safety: A Photonovel, M. Susan Jones, The Kentucky Partnership For Farm Family Health & Safety Jan 1995

Pesticide Safety: A Photonovel, M. Susan Jones, The Kentucky Partnership For Farm Family Health & Safety

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No abstract provided.