Publications
Journals
Ayers, P., (1999). Article juried. Ag Hazards-Tractor/Engineering Control Technology. Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health. HI-CAHS. Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO.
Ayers, P., (March 1998). Tractor Stability. Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health. (Publication pending)
Ayers, P., (1997). ROPS Design for Pre-ROPS Tractors. In Kelley J. Donham et al.(Eds.) Agricultural Health and Safety: Recent Advances. (pp. 309-311). Binghamton, NY: The Haworth Medical Press.
Ayers, P., (1996). ROPS Design for Pre-ROPS Tractors. Journal of Agromedicine, 4, 309-311.
Ayers, P., Dickson, M., & Warner, S., (1994). Model to Evaluate Exposure Criteria During ROPS Testing. ASAE Paper No. 94-5004. ASAE, St. Joseph, MI 49085.
Beard, M. D., Buchan, R., Reeves, F., & Salasek, M., (December 1996). Pulmonary Reactive Components of Winter Wheat Grain Dust at Colorado Farms and Elevators. Applied Occupational Environmental Hygiene, 12, (11) 1409-1416.
Beaudin, B.P. & Quick, D., (1996). Instructional video evaluation instrument. Journal of Extension. (On-line), 34. http://www.joe.org/joe/1996june/a1.html
Berberet, L., Buchan, R. & Beard, M., (1999). Respirable Dust and Crystalline Silica (Quartz) Exposure Resulting from Potato Harvesting Operations. Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health 5, (1), 97-107.
Brazile, W.J., Buchan, R., Johnson, J., Melvin, W. & Sandfort, D., (April 1998). Respirator Fit and Facial Dimensions of Two Minority Groups. Applied Occupational Environmental Hygiene, 4, (13) 233-237.
Buchan, R., (2000). Characterization of Endotoxins in Corn Storage Facilities. J. Applied Occupational and Environmental Hygiene. Under Editorial Review.
Darrah, A., Stallones, L., Sample P.L. & Sweitzer, K., (May 1998). Perceptions of Farm Hazards and Personal Safety Behavior Among Adolescent Farmworkers. Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health Special Issue 1, 159-169.
Darragh, A., Buchan, R., Sandfort, D. & Coleman, R., (March 1997). Quantification of Air Contaminants at a Municipal Sewage Sludge Composting Facility. Applied Occupational Environmental Hygiene,3, (12), 190-194.
Johnson, M.C., Schwarz, P.D., Sandfort, D. & Buchan, R.M., (1997). Characterization of Blood Containing Aerosol Generated During Canine Total Hip Replacement Surgery. Applied Occupational Environmental Hygiene,12, (11).
Johnson, C. M. & Ayers, P., (1994). Testing of Roll-over Protective Structures (ROPS) Designed for Pre‑ROPS Tractors. ASAE Paper No. 94‑5003. ASAE, St. Joseph, MI 49085. http://www.asabe.org/pubs/index.html
Li, Z. & Ayers, P., (1997). Strength Test for Pre-ROPS Tractor Axle Housings. In Kelley
J. Donham et al. (Eds.) Agricultural Health and Safety: Recent Advances (pp.303-307). Binghamton, NY: The Haworth Medical Press.
Li, Z. & Ayers, P., (1997). Strength Test for Pre-ROPS Tractor Axle Housings. Journal of Agromedicine , 4, 303-307.
Liu, J., Ayers, P. & Geng, N., (July 2000). Database Modeling of Agricultural Machinery Safety and Production Based on Integrating GPS/GIS and VMS Technology. ASAE Paper No. 00-1106. ASEA, St. Joseph, MI 49085. http://www.asabe.org/pubs/index.html
Liu, J. & Ayers, P., (1999). Off-road Vehicle Rollover and Field Testing of Stability Index. Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health, 5 (1), 59-71.
Liu, J., Ayers, P. & Vince, M., (1999). Off-road Vehicle Stability Mapping Integrating GPS/GIS and Video Technology. ASAE paper 997047. ASAE, St. Joseph, MI 49085. LINK: http://www.asabe.org/pubs/index.html
Liu, J. & Ayers, P., (1998). Application of a Tractor Stability Index for Protective Structure Deployment. Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health, Special Issue (l), 171-181.
Liu, J. & Ayers, P., (1997). Effect of Vehicle Dynamics on the Stability Index for Tractors. Journal of Agromedicine, 4, 377-379.
Liu, J. and Ayers, P., (1996). Technology for Measuring Tractor Stability On-site. ASAE Paper No. 96-5034. ASAE, St. Joseph, MI 49085. http://www.asabe.org/pubs/index.html
Liu, J. & Ayers, P., (1996). Strength Test for pre-ROPS Tractor Axel Housings. ASAE Paper No. 96-5030. ASAE, St. Joseph, MI 49085. http://www.asabe.org/pubs/index.html
Merchant, D., Stallones, L., Keefer, S. & Rickard, R.S., (November 1996). An Ecologic Analysis of Congenital Anomalies and Agricultural Chemicals in Colorado, 1989-1991. Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health, 4, (2), 197-206.
Todd, B., (Fall 1999). Total Dust, Respirable Dust, and Microflora Toxin Concentrations in Colorado Corn Storage Facilities. J. Applied Occupational and Environmental Hygiene.
Viet, S. Acute Respiratory Effects and Endotoxin Exposure During Wheat Harvest in Northeastern Colorado. American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal.
Theses—available at CSU's Morgan Library
Adams , M., (Spring 1999). Thesis. Characterization of Dust Exposures During Potato Harvest. HI-CAHS. Colorado State University. Fort Collins, CO.
Daniels, K., (Spring 1999). Thesis. A Wind Tunnel Comparison Study of Total and Inhalable Aerosol Samplers. HI-CAHS. Colorado State University. Fort Collins, CO.
Darragh, A., (Spring 1995). Thesis. Quantification of Air Contaminants at a Municipal Sewage Sludge Composting Facility. HI-CAHS. Colorado State University. FortCollins, CO.
Hewitt, S., (1999). Thesis. Adapting and Field Testing a Narrative Simulation Exercise for the Rocky Mountain Region. HI-CAHS, Colorado State University. FortCollins, CO.
Krissanakriangkrai, O., (Spring 2001). Thesis. Development, Implementation and Assessment of Pesticides Use and Safety Training for Thai Farmers in Phitsanulok Provice, Thailand. HI-CAHS. Colorado State University. Fort Collins, CO.
Kuhl, Ryan J., (Spring 2000). Thesis. Control and Perception of Reverberant Noise. HI-CAHS. Colorado State University. Fort Collins, CO.
Martinez , A.B., (Summer 1998). Thesis. Component Analysis of Grain Dusts that Contribute to Occupational Lung Injury. HI-CAHS, Colorado State University. Fort Collins, CO.
Merchant, D. L., (1994). Thesis. An Ecologic Analysis of Congenital Anomalies and Agricultural Chemicals in Colorado, 1989‑1991. Colorado State University. Fort Collins, CO.
Rijal, P., (Summer 2000). Thesis. Evaluation of Dust and Endotoxin in the Total Dust and Thoracic Mass Obtained from the Corn Storage and Processing Facilities in Colorado. HI-CAHS. Colorado State University. Fort Collins, CO.
Todd, B., (Fall 1999). Thesis. Total Dust, Respirable Dust, and Microflora Toxin Concentrations in Colorado Corn Storage Facilities. HI-CAHS. Colorado State University. Fort Collins, CO.
Snyder, J., (1995). Prevalence of Positive Tuberculosis Skin Tests Among Migrant Farm Workers in Northeastern Colorado. HI‑CAHS. Colorado State University. Fort Collins, CO.
Dissertations—available at CSU's Morgan Library
Beard, M. L., (November 1994). Dissertation. Pulmonary Reactive Components of Winter Wheat Grain Dust at Colorado Farms and Elevators. Colorado State University. Fort Collins, CO.
Ellwood, C., (Spring 1999). Dissertation. Evaluation of a Personal Heat Stress Monitor Under Dynamic Conditions. HI-CAHS, Colorado State University. Fort Collins, CO.
Liu, J., (Summer, 1998). Dissertation. Development of Stability Index for Tractors and its Application in Deployment. HI-CAHS, Colorado State University. Fort Collins, CO.
Vela, M., (Summer 1999). Dissertation. Evaluation of a Risk Reduction Program Among Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers in Colorado. HI-CAHS. Colorado State University. Fort Collins, CO.
Viet, S., (Spring 2000). Dissertation. Acute Respiratory Effects and Endotoxin Exposure During Wheat Harvest in Northeastern Colorado. HI-CAHS. Colorado State University. Fort Collins, CO.