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Farm Safety: Ergonomics for Fruit Tree Growers

November 19 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us at the Kentville Research Centre for an interactive workshop focused on reducing musculoskeletal injuries and improving comfort while working.

Shawn Budden, an Ergonomist with the Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia (WCB), will share simple and effective strategies to help prevent musculoskeletal injuries and work more efficiently.

There will be an open forum for questions and discussions on common ergonomic stressors and insights on strategies working for you.

Date: November 19th, 2025

Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

By the end of the workshop, participants will:

  • Learn about their responsibility in ensuring a safe and healthy workplace
  • Learn about Musculoskeletal injuries
  • Understand ergonomic risks in their tasks
  • Identify solutions to reduce common ergonomic challenges

This session is tailored specifically for fruit tree growers looking to improve productivity while protecting their most valuable resource, their people.

 

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  • Kentville Research and Development Centre
  • 32 Main Street
    Kentville, Nova Scotia B4N 1J5 Canada
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