#Industry News
INFACO pruning shears and safety in the vineyards : the result of a collaborative effort
At INFACO, every innovation is designed for the field. Players in the Champagne industry, including Mumm and Perrier-Jouët - part of the Pernod Ricard group - expressed a clear need: to reduce pruning-related accidents without impacting on the pace,
A committed vineyard, where protecting employees is a priority
The Mumm and Perrier-Jouët vineyards cover more than 260 hectares in Champagne. Most of these Grand Cru vineyards are located in the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims areas, and are farmed exclusively by 90 permanent employees, backed up by hundreds of seasonal workers at harvest time.
In this context, where work in the vineyards follows the rhythm of the seasons, the safety of our employees is essential. Particularly during the winter, when pruning is carried out, the Mutualité Sociale Agricole (MSA) is well aware of the risk of cuts and pinched fingers. According to the statistics, they are the cause of a large proportion of work stoppages during this period.
" Accidents often happen at the beginning of the season, when you're getting your bearings, or at the end, when you're tired and in a hurry to finish," explains Florence, an employee at VMPJ. " I myself have experienced a pinched hand. Even without a serious injury, it leaves its mark, and you can't prune with the same serenity ".
