Ergonomics

Ergonomics is the science of studying how people interact with their working environments. Ergonomics include lifting items, repetitive movements, other body mechanics or even long periods of immobility. Possible injuries that can occur include sprains, strains, slips, trips, falls, vibration effects and more. Check out the video below to see how a back injury changed one farmer’s life.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fa3GKTrbaE

The AgriSafe Learning Lab has webinars intended for workers and managers in production agriculture.  Check out these links to learn more.

• Preventing Back Injuries
• Ergonomic Safety for Women

Other Ergonomics Resources

• Preventing Musculoskeletal Disorders (OSHA Ergonomics)
• Easy Ergonomics: A Guide to Selecting Non-Powered Hand Tools (CDC)
• Simple Solutions for Farm Workers (CDC)
• Fall Injuries Prevention in the Workplace (CDC)
• Prevention of Falls in the Transport of Livestock (Worksafe of Australia)
• Portable Ladder Safety (OSHA)
• Quick Card – Portable Ladder Safety (OSHA)
• Simple Solutions: Ergonomics for Farmworkers