H Horse Care This presentation has been produced by Ausintec Academy (Study Horses.com) for purpose of Educational Training. It is not for sale and may not be used or reproduced without prior written permission from the Director of Ausintec Academy 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 Duties Mucking out Equipment

Stable Duties Mucking out (cont.) Equipment

Stable Duties (cont.) Method of Mucking out

Paddocks/Pastures/Fields Desirable Qualities Strong and Well Sighted Sunny and Shaded Areas

Paddocks/Pastures/Fields Desirable Qualities Good Pasture Water Troughs

Paddocks/Pastures/Fields Undesirable Qualities Rubbish & Debris Old Tyres Rusty Wire

Paddocks/Pastures/Fields Undesirable 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 WorkplaceStephen Harvey Websites: keetsa.com/blog/2008/06/page/6/