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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2015 Manufacturing (Poultry processing) |
| Work setting and tasks | Turkey processing. Jobs include eviscerating and boning tasks. |
| Work-related musculoskeletal problems found | Upper limb and neck |
| Ergonomic risk factors found | Repetitive and forceful exertions, awkward postures, low temperature |
| Recommendations | Engineering control recommendations include use of better designed knives and adjustable workstations. Also recommended were a comprehensive knife and scissor sharpening program and improving the work load distribution throughout the plant. Administrative control recommendations were work practice training and decreasing line speeds. |
| HETA/NTIS reference no. | HETA 86–505–1885 NTIS order no. PB–89–106–546 |