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Musculoskeletal and Ergonomic Safety for Forest Workers

Forest workers face unique ergonomic challenges due to their exposure to extreme environmental conditions, heavy workload, and dangerous tools and machines. The forest sector has one of the highest rates of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs), almost 100 times higher than the industrial targets the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) set. This program is intended to help forest workers identify ergonomic issues leading to musculoskeletal injuries and discover resources to aid in injury treatment and prevention.

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Discovering the Root of your Back Story: Prevention and Understanding of Back Injuries (December 10, 2020)

Back injuries are one of the most common forms of farm-related injuries, so protecting the back is one of the most important things a producer can do to stay active on the farm. Men and women are both prone to work-related back pain and the first episode usually occurs between the ages of 20 and 40. Training will focus on effects of whole body vibration, causes of back injuries/pain, how to prevent back injuries/pain, and other considerations.

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Ergonomic Safety for Farm Women (December 1, 2020)

It is no secret – women are playing an increased role in production agriculture. They account for about one-third of the management, ownership and work on farms, ranches and in crop production. A major challenge continues to be access to protective equipment that meets the ergonomic needs of women. This program is intended to help women in rural/agricultural communities identify ergonomic issues leading to musculoskeletal injuries in farm and ranch work and discover resources to aid in injury prevention.

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The Ergonomics of Hand Planting Reforestation Work

Reforestation work is vital to the health of America’s forests and the U.S. economy. Hand planting, a common reforestation practice, provides unique challenges to safety and health practitioners interested in reducing occupational injuries and illnesses. This webinar will share lessons learned from a team of investigators studying occupational exposures to physical risk factors among hand planters in the Southeastern United States.

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Yoga the AgriSafe Way: Grain Bin Edition

Yoga exercises specifically designed for farmers and ranchers. Your body is a tool be sure to take care of it properly! Check out these yoga moves using a grain bin.

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Yoga the AgriSafe Way: Truck Edition

Yoga exercises specifically designed for farmers and ranchers. Your body is a tool, be sure to take care of it properly! Check out these yoga moves incorporating a farm truck.

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Yoga the AgriSafe Way: Wall Edition

Yoga exercises specifically designed for farmers and ranchers. Your body is a tool be sure to maintain it! Check out how a wall can be used to stretch and strengthen your body.

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Pilates Poster

Pilates for strengthening and flexibility – examples given in farm settings.
Spanish Title: Pilates AgriSafe

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Pilates AgriSafe

Pilates for strengthening and flexibility – examples given in farm settings.
English Title: Pilates Poster

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Listos para trabajar

Poses to improve muscle strength and flexibility – examples given in farm settings.
English Title: Ready to Farm

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Yoga Poster

Yoga for strengthening and flexibility – examples given in farm settings.
Spanish Title: AgriSafe Yoga

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AgriSafe Yoga

Yoga for strengthening and flexibility – examples given in farm settings.
English Title: Yoga Poster