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Musculoskeletal and Ergonomic Safety for Forest Workers

June 1, 2023 | Author: Stacey Jenkins | Categories:

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.

The National AgrAbility Project

January 1, 2023 | Author: Sarah Dauterive | Categories:

episode of Talking Total Farmer Health

Concerns for Older Adults Working in Agriculture

December 1, 2022 | Author: Sarah Dauterive | Categories:

episode of Talking Total Farmer Health

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

September 28, 2022 | Author: Sarah Dauterive | Categories:

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.

Ergonomic Safety for Farm Women (December 1, 2020)

September 28, 2022 | Author: Sarah Dauterive | Categories:

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.

The Ergonomics of Hand Planting Reforestation Work

September 28, 2022 | Author: Sarah Dauterive | Categories:

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.

Back Pain Can Be Attributed to Whole-Body Vibration

August 6, 2022 | Author: Sarah Dauterive | Categories:

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Three people tending to crops by hand in a garden

Ergonomic Safety for Farm Women

April 13, 2022 | Author: Sarah Dauterive | Categories:

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Discovering the Root of your Back Story – Prevention and Understanding of Back Injuries

April 13, 2022 | Author: Sarah Dauterive | Categories:

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Working in Agriculture in Snow: Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls

December 10, 2021 | Author: Sarah Dauterive | Categories:

Listen to these tips from AgriSafe staff member Linda Emanuel as she discusses a few tips for staying safe while working on the farm in the snow!

Back Injury Prevention Tips

January 23, 2020 | Author: Sarah Dauterive | Categories:

This is a guide produced by the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS) on back injury prevention tips for workers in agriculture.
Spanish Title: Recomendaciones para prevenir lesiones en la espalda

Recomendaciones para prevenir lesiones en la espalda

January 6, 2020 | Author: Sarah Dauterive | Categories:

This is a Spanish language guide produced by the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS) on back injury prevention tips for workers in agriculture.
English Title: Back Injury Prevention Tips

Yoga the AgriSafe Way: Grain Bin Edition

September 18, 2019 | Author: Sarah Dauterive | Categories:

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.

Yoga the AgriSafe Way: Truck Edition

September 18, 2019 | Author: Sarah Dauterive | Categories:

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.

Yoga the AgriSafe Way: Wall Edition

September 18, 2019 | Author: Sarah Dauterive | Categories:

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.