Occupational injury rates among Norwegian farmers: A sociotechnical perspective.

Introduction: This study addressed relative injury risk among Norwegian farmers, who are mostly self-employed and run small farm enterprises. The aim was to explore the relative importance of individual, enterprise, and work environment risks for occupational injury and to discuss the latent conditions for injuries using sociotechnical system theory.

Method: Injury report and risk factors were collected through a survey among Norwegian farm owners in November 2012.

Young workers in the construction industry and initial OSH-training when entering work life.

Studies have found that young workers are at risk for injuries. The risk for accidents is high within construction, indicating that young workers may be especially vulnerable in this industry. In Norway, it is possible to enter the construction industry as a full time worker at the age of 18.