AgriSafe Learning: Ergonomics

Resources related to how work impacts the human body.

Back Injury Prevention Tips

This is a guide produced by the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS) on back injury prevention tips for workers in agriculture.

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Pilates Poster

Pilates for strengthening and flexibility - examples given in farm settings.
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Yoga Poster

Example exercises to help with strength and flexibility. Postures are given with farm props or settings as examples.
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Ready to Farm Poster

This resource was created to address ergonomic issues with women who work in agriculture. The tool associates common farm tasks with associated muscles and poses to improve muscle strength and flexibility.
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Prevention of Falls in the Transport of Livestock

The information in this guide has been written specifically for the livestock industry to prevent falls when transporting livestock.

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A Health and Safety Solution: Using Office Areas

Tips for computer usage in office areas

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Simple Solutions: Ergonomics for Farm Workers

This guide shows simple changes agricultural workers can make to improve ergonomics

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Whole Body Vibration Handout

Resource focusing on whole body vibration - GPCAH

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A Guide to Selecting Non-Powered Hand Tools

CDC resource guide on non-powered hand tools.

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