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 |
3261 Manufacturing (Pottery products) |
| Work setting and tasks | Ceramic plumbing fixture manufac-turing. The machine-paced tasks include repeated lifting and moving of toilet bowls weighing up to 70 lb. |
| Work-related musculoskeletal problems found | Back |
| Ergonomic risk factors found | Repetitive and forceful exertions, awkward postures, heavy lifting, and paced work |
| Recommendations | Arrange for two-worker lifts of heavy product loads Modify height of conveyor and adjoining workstations to facilitate access, ease transfer of product in the course of the manufacturing process. Consider alternatives to the paced work and incentive system that would moderate and more evenly distribute the physical effort. |
| HETA/NTIS reference no. | HETA 88–237–L1960 NTIS order no. PB–89–230–270 |