Peavey Mart Flyer - 04/02-05/31/2019 (Page 97)

farm safety story by bonita hus he agricultural health and safety network themes form the basis of the network's 20 year continues to provide tools for producers to use themselves and with their family and workers eat lightly in the evening have a 20 minute nap during the day sign up for the network's 10 day stress inventory to put your stress into perspective and challenges you to make simple changes in one starts soon exercise nutrition body is sufficiently exercised during the work most farm work is ergonomically incorrect and can lead to repetitive strain injuries and vegetables should take up half your plate frozen fruits and vegetables are healthy alternatives when fresh produce is unavailable bonita hus works at the canadian centre for resource development and program delivery of health and safety education to saskatchewan's rural communities physical fitness not only keeps your body fit better able to withstand the effects of stress repetitions can even produce a meditative heart rate for at least 20 minutes releases endorphins that reduce depression and stress consider a brisk walk or bike ride at least three times a week many of us are so chronically dehydrated we with you during your work day sleep meals and adequate sleep provides energy and endurance to handle what may come bottling it up until it becomes critical or life times at some point and needs help sleep can be a challenge during busy seasons but planning your sleep periods can help us get the best sleep possible when we have the chance