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...
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