Ergonomics in the green sector

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WHAT DOES THIS ERGONOMICS IN THE GREEN SECTOR TRAINING COVER?

Physical overload is an important cause of work incapacity in agriculture, horticulture and the green sector.

Not only a day of digging, but also working with garden machines such as a brushcutter, hedge trimmer or chainsaw demands a lot from your body.

Just try trimming a hedge above your head or below your knee.

Let's hope the hedge isn't too long!

In this training, we first look for the causes of physical overload. Then we get to work on the correct lifting and carrying techniques.

Fortunately, manufacturers are paying more and more attention to ergonomics. There are various aids that reduce the strain for the landscape gardener.

Legislation and responsibilities (mandatory since 25/05/2024)

• 1° the nature of the risks and the biomechanical and other risk factors referred to in article VIII.1-1, as well as the possible health consequences such as MSDs
• 2° the prevention measures taken and the appropriate working methods, as well as the way they are applied
• 3° the role of the hierarchical line in applying and monitoring the prevention measures;
• 4° health surveillance
• 5° the procedure for detecting and reporting MSDs or other health problems caused by musculoskeletal risks at work

Content: adaptable to the target group

• Risks and points of attention
• Definition of ergonomics
  • Basic human anatomy and physiology
• Consequences of physical overload
  • Back problems
  • Neck complaints
• Tools and techniques in practice
  • Working posture
  • Ergonomic use of hand tools
  • Digging work and strain on the handle
  • Good shovelling and levelling technique
  • Efficiency, ergonomics and back relief when lifting and carrying
  • Correct use of machines
  • Trimming hedges above the head or below the knee
  • Brushcutting with a harness
• Repetitive work
  • Stretching and muscle-strengthening exercises

NO WORDS, BUT ACTIONS!

• Theoretical introduction (30%) with plenty of practical exercises (70%)
• Every participant receives a certificate of attendance

WHAT DOES THE LAW SAY?

The employer ensures that workers and the Committee receive information and appropriate training on musculoskeletal risks at work. (Art. VIII.1-5, Royal Decree amending book VIII of the code on well-being at work concerning ergonomics at work and the prevention of MSDs)

The employer ensures that every worker receives sufficient and appropriate training on the well-being of workers in the performance of their work, specifically focused on their workstation or function. This training is adapted to the evolution of risks and the emergence of new risks and is, where necessary, repeated at regular intervals. (Code, book II, title 3)