Ep. 4: Harvesting Insights: Dr. Douphrate on Agriculture Ergonomics

Welcome to another episode of Work Factors. Today, our hosts, Dr. Adam Pickens, Instructional Associate Professor, and Martha Parker, Project Manager, Texas A&M Ergo Center, are joined by Dr. David Douphrate, Associate Professor at Texas A&M. Dr. Douphrate shares his experience in the agriculture and safety ergonomics industry. He shares his insights on what precautions are taken, how they do research in these milking parlors, and what changes are coming up as technology advances. Dr. Douphrate brings an interesting perspective on the agriculture industry to the show and shares great advice for current and future students!

You won’t want to miss out on this innovative conversation!

To learn more about the Ergo Center click the link below

https://ergocenter.tamu.edu/index.html

Host: Dr. Adam Pickens, Instructional Associate Professor

Martha Parker, Project Manager, Texas A&M Ergo Center

Guests: Dr. David Douphrate, Associate Professor

Time stamps: 

(00:00 - 01:17) Introduction 

(01:18 - 05:16) Journey Towards Texas A&M

(05:17 - 08:10) Agriculture Providing Security 

(08:11 - 11:11) Technology Efficiency for Milking

(11:12 - 13:36) Maximizing Product

(13:37 - 19:55) Agriculture Research and Innovative Changes

(19:56 - 21:44) Federal Funding and OSHA 

(21:45 - 24:50) importance of Relationships

(24:51 - 28:10) Opportunities for Growth and Learning

(28:11 - 32:05) Real Word Experiences Available for Students

(32:06 - 32:41) Outro