Farming involves a lot of repetitive work. Manual handling and lifting in particular can cause strain and awkward positions. Outdoor work and specificities of terrain make the design of agricultural machinery challenging. This discussion paper looks at the use of mechanisation to reduce the risk of...

This article presents the data sheets developed by INAIL-CONTARP to assess the risk of many non-standardisable repetitive tasks in the sector. The method used was the OCRA checklist. This method has proved to be reliable and allows users to draw up a map of the risk for repetitive work.

This video highlights the challenges of manual handling in terms of Occupational Health and Safety, in order to raise awareness among cooperative leaders, and to raise awareness among workers. It includes testimonies and ordinary work situations.

This guide presents findings on the prevalence of musculoskeletal injury among Irish farmers and on the impact of such injuries, describes the main risk factors for back injury, explains how to manage these risks when planning work activities on the farm, and suggests ways of organising work...

To help wineries prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), MSA Gironde and Aract Nouvelle-Aquitaine provide them with a short educational film, as well as a methodological guide and a set of 11 practical sheets on specific activities carried out in viticulture and how to prevent MSDs during these...

This information sheet identifies the dangers and risks from manual handling in farming and offers recommendations to help avoid accidents and injuries.

This video presents the risks related to the activity in the agriculture and horticulture sector and gives advice on how to prevent back pain in different work situations.