A John Deere crests the top of a hill while harvesting chickpeas in early fall. Farm Safety Yields Results Since 1944, the U.S. president has proclaimed one week of the year to be National Farm Safety and Health Week (NFSHW). This year, as in others, the governor of Wisconsin has also done so. Marking the […]
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For the Farmer/Agricultural Population Background The “Correctives” The techniques and corrective exercises/mobility techniques displayed in this guide are designed to target regions that are commonly impacted based on general roles and responsibilities of agricultural workers. This is not intended to be prescriptive in nature, and as always, you should check with your primary care team
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Top 10 Ways to Improve Agricultural Safety Farming ranks as the nation’s most deadly industry with a workplace death rate that is 700% high than the average of all other non-agriculture industries. In Wisconsin, we know of about 25–35 farm work-related fatalities each year and estimate there to be about 12,000 injuries — with 80%
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These exercises target back, shoulders and neck strengthening. If you have a health condition or injury ask your health care provider if these exercises are right for you.
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Proper body mechanics are important for injury prevention. Ask your health care provider if you have medical conditions or injuries that prevent you from performing activity.
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Yoga practice promotes balance and strength. Practicing yoga may reduce back pain and prevent injury.
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