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Analysis of Hazard Exposures, Health Problems, and Job Satisfaction of Elderly Workers in Agriculture

고령 농업인의 위험요인 노출, 건강 문제, 직업 만족도 특성 분석

  • Dongwook Hwang (School of Media & Communication, Kwangwoon University) ;
  • Yihun Jeong (Department of Industrial Engineering, Keimyung University)
  • 황동욱 (광운대학교 미디어커뮤니케이션학부) ;
  • 정이훈 (계명대학교 산업공학과)
  • Received : 2023.01.19
  • Accepted : 2023.02.14
  • Published : 2023.04.30
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Abstract

This study identified hazard exposures, health problems, and job satisfaction among elderly agricultural workers. A total of 1,340 agricultural workers (1,079 males and 261 females) were extracted from the 6th Korean Working Conditions Survey data. Three age groups (A: 40s or below, B: 50s, and C: 60s or above) were statistically compared in hazard exposures, health problems, and job satisfaction. Elderly agricultural workers (60s or above) had significantly more exposure to ergonomic hazards, severe health problems, and lower job satisfaction than young agricultural workers. The study findings may help understand the characteristics of hazard exposures, health problems, and job satisfaction of elderly agricultural workers and will be useful for improving these conditions.

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