Agricultural work-related fatalities and injuries in Punjab (India)

Conclusions Majority of agricultural work-related health hazards in Punjab were mainly due to negligence, lack of knowledge/experience, restlessness/sleeplessness, inadequate safety measures, over speed and wrong practices employed by the operator. There is a need for better ergonomic controls, work environments and practices for the prevention of injuries and health hazards related to agricultural activities.
Source: Injury Prevention - Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Tags: Original research Source Type: research