FACTS
1. The most common injuries affecting plant nursery workers are sprains and strains to the lower back and shoulders caused by manual handling. 2. Issues effecting plant nurseries, include:- manual handling
- sun exposure and heat stress
- exposure to hazardous chemicals and changing to GHS
- working safely near machinery or plants
- working with forklifts
- equipment Breakdown Risks
- damaged Products
- stolen Property
STATS
- 49% of all injuries in the industry are caused by manual handling tasks. Lifting and carrying bags and plants are one of the most common causes of injury in the Nursery & Garden industry.
- Most injuries (81%) do not […]
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