With the increasing demand for construction work and declining rates of young workers
entering construction, the ageing workforce has become an important concern within the …

▪ Abstract Agricultural work is the most prevalent type of employment in the world. In the
United States only a few are engaged in creating food and fiber for many. Agriculture …

Behavioral reasoning theory proposes that context-specific reasons are critical in decision-
making, intention formation, and behavior. Reasons are especially important for leaders …

As the debate over health care reform continues, costs have become a critical measure in
the many plans and proposals to come before us. Knowing costs is important because it …

This standard-setting book is known for its practical approach to the assessment,
management, and counseling of patients with regional musculoskeletal disorders resulting …

Background The “graying of the workforce” has generated concerns about the physical
capacity of older workers to maintain their health and productivity on the job, especially after …

Background Previous studies have shown that older farmers and farm workers have been
identified at high risk for farm fatalities, most notably involving tractor overturns. Older …

Worldwide, work-related illnesses and injuries kill approximately 1.1 million people per year.
In 1992, an estimated 65,000 people in the United States died of occupational injuries or …

Background This paper describes trends of occupational machine‐related fatalities from
1992–2010. We examine temporal patterns by worker demographics, machine types (eg …

Mirroring a worldwide phenomenon in industrialized nations, the US is experiencing a
change in its demographic structure known as population aging. Concern about the aging …