Ergonomics in Agriculture

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• Corporate Authors:
  University of Texas at Tyler. Southwest Center for Agricultural Health, Injury Prevention, and Education
• Description:
  Although, agriculture has become more mechanized in the last century, there are still many small farm operations where planting and harvesting activities are done by hand-a person's hand. Stooping, bending, lifting, twisting, kneeling, forceful gripping, carrying, vibrating equipment/machinery and long periods of repetitive motion can all lead to musculoskeletal injuries. Musculoskeletal injuries from agricultural work can result in pain in the back, neck and shoulders, as well as other areas of the body. The study of Ergonomics aims to find the best fit between the worker and the work conditions. A wide range of ergonomically designed tools are available to make agricultural work more comfortable, including lifting tools, weeding stands, and harvest carts. Some ergonomic solutions simply call for smaller or differently shaped carrying tubs. A well organized and ergonomically designed work station can improve the health and well-being of workers. Performing brief strengthening and stretching exercises can also help prevent injuries. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Agriculture Ergonomics Health Promotion Musculoskeletal Diseases Occupational Health Public Health Safety
• Keywords:
  Agricultural Safety Health Promotion Injury Prevention MSD Musculoskeletal Disorders Public Health Safety Education
• Publisher:
  The Southwest Center for Agricultural Health, Injury Prevention, and Education
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Cooperative Agreement
• Genre:
  Newsletter
• Place as Subject:
  OSHA Region 6 ; Texas
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Pages in Document:
  1-5
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20053596
• Citation:
  Monthly Safety Blast. Tyler, TX: The Southwest Center for Agricultural Health, Injury Prevention, and Education, 2010 Apr; :1-5
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2010
• NORA Priority Area:
  Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
• Performing Organization:
  University of Texas Health Center at Tyler
• Peer Reviewed:
  False
• Start Date:
  20010930
• Source Full Name:
  Monthly Safety Blast
• End Date:
  20270929
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
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• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/216323/cdc_216323_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 304.92 KB ]