A Primer Based on Workplace Evaluations of Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Elements of Ergonomics Programs A Primer Based on Workplace Evaluations of Musculoskeletal Disorders |
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Toolbox Tray 1-A: NIOSH Investigations of WMSDs in Work Settings |
| Standard industrial classification |
3444 Manufacturing (Fabricated structural products) |
| Work setting and tasks | Sheet metal forming (riveting, swedging, seaming, assembly) tasks in a plant manufacturing combustion exhaust systems. |
| Work-related musculoskeletal problems found | Upper limb and neck |
| Ergonomic risk factors found | Repetitive and forceful exertions, contact stress, awkward postures |
| Recommendations | General engineering control recommendations included finding ways to reduce pinch grips and reach distances. Suggestions made to implement an employee awareness program and encourage early reporting of WMSD symptoms. |
| HETA/NTIS reference no. | HETA 80–109–974 NTIS order no. PB–83–157–933 |