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Safety Analysis of Assistive Technology

Safety Analysis of Assistive Technology. Daniel A. Hite Iowa State University National AgrAbility Conference November 12, 2003. Farming with a Disability. Farming- Most dangerous occupation 130,000 agricultural workers experienced disabling injuries in 2000

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Safety Analysis of Assistive Technology

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  1. Safety Analysis of Assistive Technology Daniel A. Hite Iowa State University National AgrAbility Conference November 12, 2003

  2. Farming with a Disability • Farming- Most dangerous occupation • 130,000 agricultural workers experienced disabling injuries in 2000 • Farmers with disabilities have additional risks

  3. Farming with a Disability • Farmers may have no knowledge of the rehabilitation technology that is available • Used to maximize the abilities of the worker and reduce the risk of secondary injuries • Farmers may be aware of assistive technology, but no funds

  4. Iowa AgrAbility • ISU Extension & Iowa Easter Seals • Mobility • Returning to work • Gain greater independence for everyday living • Provide technology and support services that are inexpensive • Goals • Keep workers productive • Reduce chances of secondary injuries

  5. Iowa AgrAbility • Modifications depend on 8 factors to reduce the risk of additional injuries or illnesses • Severity of disability • Medical history & current prognosis • Nature of Ag production tasks to be performed • Skills & abilities of farmer with a disability • Availability of caregivers or co-workers • Availability of needed worksite modifications and the funding to pay for them • Age of farmer • Skills of individual making the modifications

  6. Purpose of Study • Develop safety checklists for common assistive technologies • AgrAbility staff can use these checklists as a guide when discussing these technologies with their clients

  7. Platform Lift Sling Lift Corral Handling Table Lift Automatic Feeding System Hand Tools Wheelchair Lift Additional Steps ATV Brakes, Clutch Levers, Grab Bars Ten Common Technologies

  8. Methodology • Performed a safety analysis on common technologies • Worked with Easter Seals to determine safety issues with assistive technology • Development of safety checklists • Apply safety checklists to assess their effectiveness in identifying safety issues

  9. Safety Checklists • Handouts

  10. Discussion of Checklist Use • Example of checklist use • Sling/Harness Lift

  11. SLING LIFT CHECKLIST

  12. Questions??

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