Ergonomic checkpoints in agriculture : Practical improvements for stress prevention in the workplace.
Title:
Ergonomic checkpoints in agriculture : Practical improvements for stress prevention in the workplace.
Author:
Office, International Labour.
ISBN:
9789221254492
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (261 pages)
Contents:
Title page -- Copyright page -- Foreword -- Preface -- Contents -- Suggestions for using the manual -- Ergonomic checklist for agriculture -- Storage and handling of materials -- Workstations and tools -- Machine safety -- Agricultural vehicles -- Physical environment -- Control of hazardous chemicals -- Environmental protection -- Welfare facilities -- Family and community cooperation -- Work organization and working schedules -- Annexes -- Annex 1 Using Ergonomic checkpoints in agriculture in participatory action-oriented training -- Annex 2 Action checklist for agriculture -- Annex 3 Sample programmes for a training workshop using Ergonomic checkpoints in agriculture -- Annex 4 Examples of group work results.
Abstract:
Agriculture is one of the most hazardous sectors in both developing and developed countries. Increasing attention is being given to applying practical actions in rural and agricultural settings to reduce work-related accidents and diseases, improve living conditions and increase productivity... This report is prepared by the International Labour Office in collaboration with the International Ergonomics Association.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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