AllTradesJournal

Universal Design

4 articles

Diverse construction workers operating machinery safely in a well-lit, accessible, and modern construction site environment.
Safety

What Are Universal Design Principles for Workplace Safety?

In the construction industry alone, preventable workplace injuries cost the U.

Ben Foster·April 26, 2026
Elderly and disabled farmers safely and efficiently operating advanced, accessible farm machinery, showcasing the positive impact of universal design.
Safety

Universal Design Tools Boost Farming Safety and Accessibility

Fatalities in agriculture decreased by 15% in regions adopting universal design principles for equipment over the last three years, according to a USDA Report 2023 .

Ben Foster·April 23, 2026
Farmers with and without mobility impairments operating advanced agricultural machinery, demonstrating enhanced safety and accessibility in modern farming.
Safety

New universal design tools boost agriculture safety and accessibility

For the first time, individuals with significant mobility impairments are operating complex agricultural machinery.

Ben Foster·April 23, 2026
Farmer using accessible equipment in a modern farm field, showcasing the benefits of universal design for inclusivity and safety.
Safety

Why Farmers Are Embracing Universal Design for Safer Fields

At a small family farm in rural Iowa, a self-closing latch on a stall door, a seemingly minor detail, has enabled a farmer with limited mobility to continue his lifelong work.

Ben Foster·April 23, 2026