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 |
3714 Manufacturing (Motor vehicles) |
| Work setting and tasks | Assembly tasks at a bus and truck wheel manufacturer. |
| Work-related musculoskeletal problems found | Back, upper limb, and neck |
| Ergonomic risk factors found | Repetitive and forceful exertions, static exertions, awkward postures, heavy lifting |
| Recommendations | Install tilt, lift, and rotating tables in select jobs to ease manual materials handling tasks. Redesign work methods and workstation layout to minimize pulling and pushing tasks, handling loads, above shoulder height. |
| HETA/NTIS reference no. | HETA 88–277–2069 NTIS order no. PB–91–184–523 |