Farm Safety & Emergency Preparedness
Farm Repetitive Strain Prevention Guide
A farm repetitive strain prevention guide with ordered steps for milking, picking, packing, and equipment tasks to reduce wrist, shoulder, and back injuries.
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The steps on this page
- List repetitive tasks on the farm
- Vary tasks during the shift
- Use tools that reduce grip force
- Keep wrists in a neutral position
- Adjust work heights
- Take micro breaks
- Stretch before and after work
- Report pain early
- Review tasks seasonally
How to use this guide
Walk a new hand through the steps once, then let them use the page on their own. Add your own notes as you learn what works.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with OSHA and CDC.
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