QualificationsPh.D., University of Iowa, Occupational and Environmental Health, 2002. Certificate, University of Manitoba, Occupational Health and Safety, 1994. M.S., University of Helsinki, Agriculture, 1986. Expertise and Research InterestsAgricultural Health and Safety Occupational Health and Safety Intervention Effectiveness Research Injury Epidemiology Agricultural Safety Engineering Health and Safety Training Education and Outreach Other ExpertisePublications or Creative Works 1. Rautiainen R. Guarding of PTO-shafts. University of Helsinki, Department of Agricultural Engineering; 91 pages, 1985. (MS, Agricultural Engineering Thesis in Finnish, English summary) 2. Rautiainen R. Author of the following chapters: Dairy production; Swine production; Poultry production; Gases in confinements; Silo gases; Detergents; Crop production work; Machinery and equipment; Repair shop; Farm buildings; Construction work; Forestry work; Personal protective equipment; Ergonomics; Break exercising; Farm as a workplace; Injuries; Occupational diseases; Injury costs; Occupational health services; and First aid. In: Kivikoski T, editor. Maatilan Tyoturvallisuus (Safety on a Farm). Textbook (in Finnish, and in Swedish 'Skydd I arbetet pa en lantgard'). Espoo, Finland: Farmers Social Insurance Institution (MELA), 192 pgs, 1992. 3. Kross BC, Merchant JA, Ungar RL, Rautiainen R, Ogilvie L, Ferguson K. Agricultural safety and health priority assessment study. TheUniversity of Iowa; Sep 1995. 4. Lehtola CJ, Rautiainen RH. TRAC-SAFE. A community-based program for reducing injuries and deaths from tractor overturns. Facilitator's Manual. DHHS (NIOSH), Publication No. 96-108, 1996. 5. Donham KJ, Rautiainen R,Schuman SH, Lay JA (editors). Agricultural health and safety: Recent advances. Binghampton, NY: The Haworth Medical Press; 428 pgs, 1997. 6. Johnson W, Rautiainen RH. Welder falls 19 stories after welding lead melts steel cable. The World of Welding. The Hobart Institute of Welding Technology, Summer: 15-16, 1997. 7. Rautiainen RH. Recent childhood agricultural injury prevention activities in the United States. Proceedings of the International Roundable Discussion on Rural Childhood Injury Prevention; Espoo, Finland; Jun 15-16, 1998. 8. Pies B, Rautiainen R, Tisch J (editors). Educational resources in agricultural health and safety. 1999 Catalog. Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health Clearinghouse. The University of Iowa. 1999. 9. Johnson W, Rautiainen R. Farm wife killed. Wallaces Farmer; pp. 38-39, Nov 1999. 10. Johnson W, Rautiainen R. Crushed by grain wagon. Wallaces Farmer; pp. 38-39, Nov 1999. 11. Johnson W, Rautiainen R. Beware of the driveline. Wallaces Farmer; pp. 88-92, Feb 2000. 12. Johnson W, Rautiainen R. Fatalities in the workplace. American Towman; pp. 34-38, Mar 2000. 13. Rautiainen R. Agricultural injuries and occupational diseases in agriculture in Finland; cost, length of disability and preventive effect of a no-claims bonus. PhD Dissertation, The University of Iowa, May 2002. 14. Johnson W, Rautiainen R. Towman crushed to death while hooking up disabled propane truck. American Towman, pp 40-1, January 2002. 15. Johnson W, Rautiainen R. Analyzing a fatal crane accident. Incident investigation. Professional Safety, January 2003. 16. Johnson W, Rautiainen R. Investigating a fatal tree shear incident. Arborage, p. 38, April 2003. Books/Monographs 1. Donham KJ, Rautiainen R, Schuman SH, Lay JA (editors). Agricultural health and safety: Recent advances. 428 pages. Binghampton, New York: The Haworth Medical Press, 1997. Chapters 1. Rautiainen R. Author of the following chapters: Dairy production; Swine production; Poultry production; Gases in confinements; Silo gases; Detergents; Crop production work; Machinery and equipment; Repair shop; Farm buildings; Construction work; Forestry work; Personal protective equipment; Ergonomics; Break exercising; Farm as a workplace; Injuries; Occupational diseases; Injury costs; Occupational health services; and First aid. In: Kivikoski T, editor. Maatilan Tyoturvallisuus (Safety on a Farm). Textbook (in Finnish). Espoo, Finland: Farmers Social Insurance Institution (MELA), 192 pages, 1992. 2. Rautiainen R, et al. In: Kivikoski T, editor. Maatilan Tyoturvallisuus (Safety on a Farm). Instructors Manual, including color transparencies (in Finnish). Espoo, Finland: Farmers Social Insurance Institution (MELA), 220 pages, 1992. 3. Rautiainen R. Authorof the following chapters: Dairy production; Swine production; Poultry production; Gases in confinements; Silo gases; Detergents; Crop production work; Machinery and equipment; Repair shop; Farm buildings; Construction work; Forestry work; Personal protective equipment; Ergonomics; Break exercising; Farm as a workplace; Injuries; Occupational diseases; Injury costs; Occupational health services; and First aid. In: Kivikoski T, editor. Skydd I arbetet pa en lantgard (Safety on a Farm). Textbook (in Swedish). Espoo, Finland: Farmers Social Insurance Institution (MELA), 192 pages, 1993. 4. Rautiainen R, et al. In: Kivikoski T, editor. Skydd I arbetet pa en lantgard (Safety on a Farm). Instructors Manual, including color transparencies (in Swedish). Espoo, Finland: Farmers Social Insurance Institution (MELA), 220 pages, 1993. Electronic Publications Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health Clearinghouse. http://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/gpcah/clearinghouse/ Iowa Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation reports. http://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/face/index.html Professional Consulting Year - Organization 1991-1992 - Curriculum and educational materials for agricultural health and safety education in Finnish agricultural colleges. Submitted to Farmers Social Insurance Institution, Finland, Winnipeg, MB. 1992 - Workplace health and safety inspection in a flexible packaging manufacturing facility. University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB. 1993 - Job hazard analysis - PTO-clutch assembly work station at a tractor manufacturing facility. University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB. 1994 - Farm safety programs in Manitoba - Current programs and possibilities in future program development. University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB. 1996 - Safety audits at Regina, SK, and Calgary, AB, field station facilities, Ciba-Geigy, Canada. 1996 - Translation of 76 MELA-funded agricultural health and safety research abstracts from Finnish into English. Farmers Social Insurance Institution,MELA, Espoo, Finland. 1997 - Facilitate and arrange location for recording video footage for Fuji TV, including an interview with Dr. Burton Kross regarding groundwater contamination. Fuji TV, Japan, North Liberty, IA. KeywordsCOS Keywords:Agricultural Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety.Additional Terms:Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Health and Safety, Education and Outreach.MembershipsAmerican Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists American Society of Agricultural Engineers National Institute for Farm Safety Honors and Awards2007, Honorary Public Health Society Award,
Delta Omega
2002, Research Award,
National Institute for Farm Safety
2001, Jack Beno Award,
Iowa Governor's Safety Council
Previous Positions2001-2006, Deputy Director, Prevention/Intervention,
University of Iowa,
College of Public Health,
Occupational & Environmental Health,
Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health
2000-2001, Associate Director,
University of Iowa,
College of Public Health,
Occupational and Environmental Health,
Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health
1994-2000, Coordinator,
University of Iowa,
College of Public Health,
Occupational and Environmental Health,
Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health
1991-1994, Farm Safety Consultant,
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
1987-1991, Head,
Farmers Social Insurance Institution (MELA),
Espo, Finland,
Occupational Safety Dept.
1985-1987, Safety Agronomist,
Farmers Social Insutrance Institution (MELA), Espoo, Finland
1982-1984, Research Assistant,
University of Helsinki (Finland),
Department of Agricultural Engineering
1981-1981, Mechanic's Assistant,
Guertin Implements (John Deere Dealership),
St. Vital, Manitoba, Canada
1980-1980, Agricultural Equipment Marketing Assistant,
Tukkukauppojen Oy (Wholesalers' Ltd),
Agricultural Engineering, Vantaa, Finland
1979-1979, Mechanic's Assistant,
Guertin Implements (John Deere Dealership),
St. Vital, Manitoba, Canada
1977-1978, Farm Trainee,
Peloquin Farms, Ile Des Chenes, Manitoba, Canada
1975-1976, Second Lieutenant,
Armed Forces of Finland
Funding Received
Publications
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