Farmers and their families work both on the farm and in
their houses. They have to sort and pack agricultural
products, and also do cooking and other family jobs at
home. Farmers need appropriate workstations and tools
for these jobs. Well-designed workstations prevent pain
in the back, neck, arms and legs, resulting in increased
work efficiency. This chapter provides practical
measures to help you design the best workstations and
work tools for you. The ideas include appropriate
working height, stable chairs and working tables,
measures to avoid strenuous work postures, and tools
helpful for reducing the force you need to apply. These
improvements are all possible at low cost.