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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3544 Manufacturing (Metalworking machinery) |
| Work setting and tasks | Grinding, polishing, and deburring tasks at a manufacturer of molds used in glass container production. |
| Work-related musculoskeletal problems found | Upper limb and neck |
| Ergonomic risk factors found | Vibration |
| Recommendations | Recommendations for a medical monitoring program to identify early signs of hand-arm vibration syndrome. Rest breaks, job rotation, and use of gloves were also recommended. |
| HETA/NTIS reference no. | HETA 93–0510–2462 NTIS order no. PB–95–171–294 |