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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9190 Services (Government) |
| Work setting and tasks | Data entry and other tasks involving video- display units at a Federal government office. |
| Work-related musculoskeletal problems found | Upper limb and neck, back, eyestrain |
| Ergonomic risk factors found | Repetitive exertions, awkward postures, glare and poor illumination |
| Recommendations | Various recommendations were made to improve lighting and reduce glare and to improve workstation design (keyboard height, viewing distance and angle, chair features, wrist rests, detachable keyboards). A visual testing program and a rest-break schedule were recommended. |
| HETA/NTIS reference no. | HETA 83–463–1642 NTIS order no. PB–86–206–059 |