Haenam-gun Distributes 'Jjogeuri', a Convenient Work Chair to Prevent Farmer's Syndrome

Convenience Equipment Reducing Workload for Elderly and Female Farmers

Haenam-gun distributed the convenient farming chair "Jjogeuri" for preventing farmer's wrist syndrome among elderly and female farmers. ⓒ Asia Economy

[Haenam＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hyun] Jeonnam Haenam-gun (Governor Myeong Hyun-gwan) announced on the 25th that it is receiving positive responses by distributing the convenient farming chair "Jjogeuri" to prevent farmer's syndrome among elderly and female farmers.

The convenient chair, commonly called Jjogeuri, is a farming cushion attached to the buttocks to prevent musculoskeletal disorders such as farmer's syndrome caused by simple repetitive labor performed by farmers.

Farmers often perform farming tasks while sitting, which increases pressure on the knees and waist, frequently causing musculoskeletal disorders known as farmer's syndrome.

This year, the county invested 100 million won in the project and distributed 7,692 Jjogeuri chairs to elderly and female farmers in 14 towns and townships.

In particular, existing products were inconvenient as they had to be worn on the worker's legs, but the newly distributed Jjogeuri can be easily attached and detached by simply fastening it to a belt, and its sturdy material adds convenience.

A county official said, "In the reality of rural areas that are increasingly aging and feminizing, we hope this will help farmers suffering from farmer's syndrome and musculoskeletal disorders even a little," and added, "We will continue to actively expand policies to improve the agricultural environment."

Haenam＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hyun kh0424@asiae.co.kr

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