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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3261 Manufacturing (Pottery products) |
| Work setting and tasks | Lifting and loading jobs (as much as 73 lb) in a plant manufacturing ceramic plumbing fixtures. |
| Work-related musculoskeletal problems found | Back |
| Ergonomic risk factors found | Repetitive exertions, awkward postures, heavy lifting |
| Recommendations | Furnish mechanical lift devices to relieve manual handling of heavy product loads. Redesign carts and workstations to facilitate transfer of product in course of manufacturing process. |
| HETA/NTIS reference no. | HETA 82–229–1286 NTIS order no. PB–84–209–741 |