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Ergonomics is basically the science of design that is tailored to fit the requirements of a human and the task
they need to perform. For example, many people have to sit for many hours a day, which can cause pain when
sitting in a bad posture.
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Ergonomics Outside The Office
By James Brown
When people think about the science of ergonomics, they often think of office furniture, like desks,
chairs and computer keyboards. Ergonomics has taken a fresh turn in new industries. One such
industry that is researching the benefits of ergonomics is the wine industry.
Those who work in the wine industry spend long hours lifting, carrying, bending and grasping tubs as
well as trying to maneuver said tubs into a location that is convenient while they do their picking. Many
agricultural accidents happen, and grape growers in the wine industry are taking a long hard look at
what ergonomics can offer their employees.
Simple Changes
A simple change that is improving the lot of many farm workers is a change in the size of the tub they
use for picking. Most owners want to reduce the number of agricultural accidents and ergonomics is
proving to be the perfect solution to many of these problems. It is said that many factors involving
ergonomics can reduce the number of incidents that farm workers experience.
The new tubs that are being introduced are at least ten pounds less than the old tubs. This means that
worker can carry and lift a load that is lighter, thus ensuring that injuries to their backs are minimized.
When you reduce the load by only ten pounds, it helps to keep the workers healthier which benefits the
farmer in the long run.
Consequences of Picking
It has been reported that most farm workers complain of back pain. This is most apparent around the
middle