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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2092 Manufacturing (Fish products) |
| Work setting and tasks | Filleting, fillet trimming, and "sliming" fish at a packing plant. |
| Work-related musculoskeletal problems found | Upper limb and neck |
| Ergonomic risk factors found | Repetitive and forceful exertions, awkward postures |
| Recommendations | Engineering control recommendations include workstation modifications to adjust work table height to fit workers and to reduce reach distances, texturing cutting table to reduce the force needed to hold fish, and modifying knife handle design. As administrative controls, work practice training and reduced emphasis on speed were recommended for new hires. |
| HETA/NTIS reference no. | HETA 83–251–1685 NTIS order no. PB–87–108–312 |