| Document ID (ISN) | 101107 |
| CIS number |
03-115 |
| Year |
2002 |
| Convention or series no. |
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No.2001-111
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| Author(s) |
Baron S., Estill C.F., Steege A., Lalich A. |
| Title |
Simple solutions: Ergonomics for farm workers |
| Original title |
Soluciones simples: Ergonomía para trabajadores agrícolas [in Spanish] |
| Bibliographic information |
Publications Dissemination, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45226-1998, USA, July 2002. 46p. Illus. |
| Internet access |
http://www.cdc.gov/spanish/niosh/docs/pdfs/2001-111sp.pdf [in Spanish]
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/pdfs/01-111.pdf [in English]
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| Abstract |
After an introduction defining the basic principles of ergonomics, this booklet presents 14 sheets with simple ergonomic solutions with proven effectiveness in the agricultural sector. They present tools and accessories developed to facilitate work and minimize ergonomic risks due to postures, as well as more ergonomical and efficient methods of work for various tasks including weed removal in tree nurseries, cleaning of vegetables and transport of boxes and vegetable packing. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
USA; agricultural equipment; training material; agricultural operations; ergonomics |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
workplace design; manual lifting; training manuals; hand tools; work posture |
| Document type |
C - Training manuals, audiovisual material |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
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| Browse category(ies) |
Ergonomics
OSH training
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