Prevention Of Back Pain & Injury For Farmers
By Alaina Dismukes
Delta Farm Press
There is no replacement for a healthy back. Protecting the back is one of the most important things a producer can do to stay productive on the farm, claims Dan Neenan, paramedic specialist and National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS) manager, during an AgriSafe webinar.
Nearly 80% of Americans experience back pain at some point in their life. Back pain is the second most common cause of lost work time, behind the common cold.