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Prevention effectiveness of rollover protective structures--Part III: Economic analysis
1NIOSH/CDC, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA. rfp2@cdc.gov
Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health
|August 12, 2000
Summary
Installing rollover protective structures (ROPS) on tractors is more cost-effective than replacing them. This safety upgrade saves lives and prevents injuries, offering significant societal benefits compared to inaction.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural Safety
- Occupational Health
- Economic Analysis
Background:
- Tractors lacking rollover protective structures (ROPS) pose significant injury risks.
- Retrofitting or replacing older tractors with ROPS-equipped models are potential safety interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the cost-effectiveness and cost-benefit of installing ROPS versus replacing tractors.
- To compare these strategies against a 'do nothing' approach over a 23-year period.
Main Methods:
- Cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA)
- Cost-benefit analysis (CBA)
Main Results:
- Installing ROPS costs $489,373 per injury averted.
- Replacing tractors costs $14.3 million per injury averted.
- Installing ROPS yields a societal saving of $1.5 billion; replacing tractors costs $18.7 billion.
Conclusions:
- Both installing ROPS and replacing tractors effectively prevent injuries and save lives.
- Installing ROPS is the preferred strategy due to superior cost-effectiveness.