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 |
3070 Manufacturing (Plastics, metal products) |
| Work setting and tasks | Manufacturer of plastic and metal pails. Tasks include inserting gaskets into lids, trimming, attaching handles. |
| Work-related musculoskeletal problems found | Upper limb and neck |
| Ergonomic risk factors found | Repetitive and forceful exertions |
| Recommendations | Numerous specific engineering and work practice controls were suggested, ranging from workstation modification and automation to assuring trim knives are sharp. Job rotation and identification of light duty jobs were recommended as administrative controls, plus close medical monitoring of workers in identified high risk jobs. |
| HETA/NTIS reference no. | HETA 89–146–2049 NTIS order no. PB–91–115–758 |