Abstract
Using information and communications tecnology, we have developed an e-learning system as a more efficient learning resource on farm work safety. We aimed to design it for a wide range of users to learn effectively by means of visuals such as movies, and so that users’ knowledge level can be estimated. The system was designed to be easily used and operated on wide range of personal computers without any need for registration or learning management systems. The developed system included seven learning items concerning four types of hig-accident-risk machinery. Each item comprised a scenario with questions, movies, etc., to ensure effective learning. The users’ knowledge level can be estimated by counting the page views of each file that comprised the system. After the release of the system, we estimated the users’ knowledge level on farm work safety. The ratios of correct answers were lower for questions on the stability of tractors and combine harvesters, and higher for questions on roll-over protective structures on tractors. As for power tillers, the ratio of correct answers was lower for questions on number of accidents and on the prevention of caught-between accidents when reversing. Concerning bush cutters, the ratio of correct answers was lower for questions on the most typical accidents and the causes of kickback. These results were similar to answers from farmers responding to a questionnaire about farm work that they felt was most risky, and the characteristics of the actual accidents. We concluded that these points should be more widely understood.
