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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3699 Manufacturing (Electrical equipment) |
| Work setting and tasks | Manufacturer of garage door openers, antenna rotors, and motorized remote control switches. The many tasks included various hand-intensive assembly jobs, press operations, and use of pneumatic hand tools. |
| Work-related musculoskeletal problems found | Upper limb and neck |
| Ergonomic risk factors found | Repetitive, static, and forceful exertions, awkward postures, paced work |
| Recommendations | Numerous specific engineering controls were recommended to reduce manual handling of parts and ways to adapt foot pedals to assembly equipment. |
| HETA/NTIS reference no. | HETA 85–480–1771 NTIS order no. PB–87–205–951 |