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

3. Common Nurseries Risks

• 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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