What gear do you need for farm work? Bug protection, sun safety, and more
In the agricultural process, agricultural workers need to protect against snakes and insects, sunburn, heatstroke, rain and hail, pesticide poisoning... What I want to say is: farmers do the most tiring and laborious work, so it is necessary to equip agricultural workers with protective equipment.
When engaging in agricultural work, pest prevention and sun protection are crucial for safeguarding the health of workers. Proper equipment can make the work process more comfortable and efficient. Below are some essential pieces of equipment:
- Sunscreen:
- Sun hat: Wide-brimmed sun hats are the first choice, such as fisherman hats and large-brimmed straw hats. The brim can shield the face, neck, and shoulders, effectively blocking UV rays. The material can be cotton and linen or lightweight nylon, which is breathable and absorbs sweat. For example, a cotton and linen sun hat can keep the head dry and cool in hot weather.
- Sunscreen clothing: Choose lightweight clothing with a UPF50+ sun protection factor, made of fabrics such as polyester and spandex blends. It not only provides sun protection but also ensures freedom of movement. Some sunscreen clothing also has quick-dry function, which can dry quickly after sweating.
- Sunscreen mask: It can cover the face and neck to prevent sunburn. Made of ice silk or pure cotton, it is comfortable and breathable. The ice silk mask feels cool and refreshing, making it suitable for hot weather.
- Insect repellents:
- Insect-proof net: used to protect crops, with fine and dense mesh that can block pests. For example, when planting vegetables, erecting an insect-proof net in the vegetable field can reduce pest infestation.
- Insect repellent spray: Natural ingredients such as lemon eucalyptus oil and citronella oil spray can be applied to clothing and exposed skin to effectively repel mosquitoes and insects. Spray evenly on clothing before going out to work.
- Insect-proof leg covers: In places with many pests such as orchards and rice fields, they can prevent insects from climbing up the legs. The material should be breathable cotton or nylon, so that it won't be stuffy during activities.
- Other auxiliary equipment:
- Gloves: Protect the hands from scratches and blisters during agricultural work, such as carrying heavy objects and pruning branches. Thick canvas gloves can provide good protection.
- Rain gear: In case of sudden rainfall, raincoats and rain boots can prevent you from getting wet. Choose lightweight and waterproof materials for raincoats, and make sure rain boots fit well and are anti-slip.
- Tools to prevent strain:
- Long-handled agricultural tools: such as long-handled hoes, long-handled sickles, etc. The long handle design can reduce the bending of the waist and lower waist fatigue. For example, a hoe with a handle about 1.5 meters long can be operated by an adult standing, making it easy to hoe and loosen the soil.
- Hand-propelled weeder: such as a three-tine ripper, featuring a roller design with a widened track of 40 centimeters, ensuring the machine remains stable and avoiding crushing crop roots. It is approximately three times more efficient than traditional tools and reduces the strain on hands and waist.
- Lumbar support exoskeleton: such as NiuDi Technology's active lumbar support exoskeleton 2.0, which can intelligently recognize the human body's bending posture. When the bending angle is maintained for 0.8 seconds, the exoskeleton driver will automatically lock, providing lumbar support assistance and reducing the burden on the waist.
- Farm work lazy stool: It usually features thickened elastic bands and a highly elastic EPP inner tube, ensuring no deformation even after prolonged sitting and strong load-bearing capacity. During work, you can sit down and rest at any time, reducing pressure on your legs and waist.
- Hand protection tools:
- Gardening gloves: They are equipped with functions such as puncture resistance, waterproofing, and anti-slip properties, and are typically made of materials like nitrile or canvas. When pruning thorny plants like roses, puncture-resistant gloves can prevent hand injuries from prickles, and the durable material can also prevent hand blisters.
- Thumb nail tips: Farmers can use specially made thickened hard nail tips, with a length controlled within 0.3 centimeters, and the edges reinforced with glue. These tips can protect the thumb when harvesting crops such as beans, preventing nail wear and tear.
- Protective gloves with claws: These gloves feature small claws on the fingers, eliminating the need for additional tools when weeding or digging. They allow direct hand operation, reducing direct contact between the hands and soil or weeds, while providing a certain degree of grip and digging strength to protect the hands