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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8351 Services (Child care) |
| Work setting and tasks | Caring for children at a day care facility. Tasks involve lifting children and frequent kneeling and squatting. |
| Work-related musculoskeletal problems found | Upper limb, neck, back, and lower limb |
| Ergonomic risk factors found | Repetitive exertions, static exertions, awkward postures, and heavy lifting |
| Recommendations | Suggested engineering controls were to provide furniture and fixtures at appropriate adult heights. Proposed administrative and work practices controls included use of lifting techniques to minimize back stresses. |
| HETA/NTIS reference no. | HETA 93–0995–2442 NTIS order no. PB–95–129–235 |