Farm Safety Nova Scotia enjoys engaging with our farmers, industry partners and the community to find ways we can work together to enhance the health and safety of our sector. Learn more about events taking place in your area!
Ergonomics for Fruit Tree Growers
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.
