1. H2.5-2.6 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

2. Ergonomics Overview Stable Routines Stable Duties Paddocks, Pastures, Fields Occupational Overuse Syndrome Working with Computers Resource Conservation

3. Stable Routines Cleaning tack Feeding up

4. Stable Routines (cont.) Other stable tasks Mucking out

5. Stable Duties Mucking out Equipment

6. Stable Duties Mucking out (cont.) Equipment

7. Stable Duties (cont.) Method of Mucking out

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

9. Paddocks/Pastures/Fields Desirable Qualities Good Pasture Water Troughs

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

11. Paddocks/Pastures/Fields Undesirable Qualities Weeds Holes Poor Fencing

12. Occupational Overuse Syndrome Symptoms of OOS include:- numbness tingling soreness muscle discomfort stiffness aches pains fatigue weakness burning sensations

13. Working with Computers Desk Chair Keyboard

14. Working with Computers (cont.) Monitor Mouse Lighting

15. Working with Computers (cont.) Eye strain

16. Resource Conservation

17. 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

18. References Images:- Publication:-Author:- Monitor a Safe WorkplaceStephen Harvey Websites:- http://www.environment.gov.au/ http://www.ergonomics.com.au/ www.computerdeskinfo.com/.../ keetsa.com/blog/2008/06/page/6/