H2.5-2.6 Horse Care

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H2.5a Ergonomics

Ergonomics Overview

• Stable Routines• Stable Duties• Paddocks, Pastures, Fields• Occupational Overuse Syndrome• Working with Computers• Resource Conservation

Stable Routines

Cleaning tack

Feeding up

Stable Routines (cont.)

Other stable tasks

Mucking out

Stable DutiesMucking out

Equipment

Stable DutiesMucking out (cont.)

Equipment

Stable Duties (cont.)Method of Mucking out

Paddocks/Pastures/FieldsDesirable Qualities

Strong and Well Sighted

Sunny and Shaded Areas

Paddocks/Pastures/FieldsDesirable Qualities

Good Pasture

Water Troughs

Paddocks/Pastures/FieldsUndesirable Qualities

Rubbish & Debris

Old Tyres

Rusty Wire

Paddocks/Pastures/FieldsUndesirable Qualities

Weeds

Holes

Poor Fencing

Occupational Overuse Syndrome

Symptoms of OOS include:-

• numbness• tingling• soreness• muscle discomfort• stiffness• aches• pains• fatigue• weakness• burning sensations

Working with Computers

Desk

Chair

Keyboard

Working with Computers (cont.)

Monitor

Mouse

Lighting

Working with Computers (cont.)

Eye strain

Resource Conservation

After the Video Tutorial• View the Power Point Presentation and

see if you can discuss each slide

• View the Video Tutorial again, if necessary

• Read the Workbook

• Do the Homework/Extension Lesson

• Complete the Online Quizzes

• Complete the Practical Assessments

• Join Phone Tutorials if available

• Listen to Phone Tutorial Recordings

References

Images:-

Publication:- Author:-

Monitor a Safe Workplace Stephen Harvey

Websites:-

http://www.environment.gov.au/http://www.ergonomics.com.au/

www.computerdeskinfo.com/.../keetsa.com/blog/2008/06/page/6/