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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2711 Manufacturing (Periodicals) |
| Work setting and tasks | Information processing jobs using VDTs at a newspaper. |
| Work-related musculoskeletal problems found | Upper limb and neck, lower limb, eyestrain |
| Ergonomic risk factors found | Repetitive exertions, awkward postures, glare |
| Recommendations | Engineering controls recommended included adjustable workstations (chairs, keyboard position) and controlling glare. For administrative controls, a work break schedule was recommended. Vision testing was suggested. |
| HETA/NTIS reference no. | HETA 79–061–844 NTIS order no. PB–84–241–801 |