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
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7699 Services (Repair) |
| Work setting and tasks | Missile and aircraft guidance system maintenance and repair work conducted using low power microscopes at an Air Force facility. |
| Work-related musculoskeletal problems found | Upper limb and neck, back |
| Ergonomic risk factors found | Awkward postures |
| Recommendations | Engineering controls recommended included using improved adjustable chairs, tables, and work jigs. Work practice suggestions included better microscope use techniques such as more frequent lens cleaning and looking away from the lens frequently. Reducing the time spent at the microscope each day by job enlargement and work practices training were suggested as administrative controls. |
| HETA/NTIS reference no. | HETA 84–082–1713 NTIS order no. PB–87–114–682 |