Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
9th International Conference on Trends in Agricultural Engineering 2025, Praha, Çek Cumhuriyeti, 17 - 19 Eylül 2025, ss.1-9, (Tam Metin Bildiri)
In beekeeping, which has high potential for positive contributions to sustainable development and environmental, social, and economic impacts, all work is carried out by human labor. These tasks, which involve different and awkward body postures, can lead to musculoskeletal disorders. Therefore, this study conducted an ergonomic analysis of beekeeping activities and proposed solutions to potential risks. The study administered the Nordic Questionnaire to beekeepers and then used the OWAS to identify risky body postures. Seven frequently repeated body postures were identified. The highest ergonomic risk (score of 4) was found in the forward bending position. Consequently, 60% of participants experienced back pain. The risk score for hive handling and kneeling postures was 3 (dangerous). Participants' neck (30%) and knee (25%) pain corresponded to these results. To mitigate these risks, adjusting hive heights and auxiliary agricultural equipment for hive handling were recommended.