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NIOSH Publication No. 97-117:

Elements of Ergonomics Programs

A Primer Based on Workplace Evaluations of Musculoskeletal Disorders

March 1997

 

Toolbox Tray 5–D: Task Analysis Checklist


Tray 5-D. Task Analysis Checklist
"No" responses indicate potential problem areas which should receive further investigation.

1. Does the design of the primary task reduce or eliminate
        bending or twisting of the back or trunk?
[ ]yes
[ ]no
        crouching?
[ ]yes
[ ]no
        bending or twisting the wrist?
[ ]yes
[ ]no
        extending the arms?
[ ]yes
[ ]no
        raised elbows?
[ ]yes
[ ]no
        static muscle loading?
[ ]yes
[ ]no
        clothes wringing motions?
[ ]yes
[ ]no
        finger pinch grip?
[ ]yes
[ ]no
2. Are mechanical devices used when necessary?
[ ]yes
[ ]no
3. Can the task be done with either hand?
[ ]yes
[ ]no
4. Can the task be done with two hands?
[ ]yes
[ ]no
5. Are pushing or pulling forces kept minimal?
[ ]yes
[ ]no
6. Are required forces judged acceptable by the workers?
[ ]yes
[ ]no
7. Are the materials
        able to be held without slipping?
[ ]yes
[ ]no
        easy to grasp?
[ ]yes
[ ]no
        free from sharp edges and corners?
[ ]yes
[ ]no
8. Do containers have good handholds?
[ ]yes
[ ]no
9. Are jigs, fixtures, and vises used where needed?
[ ]yes
[ ]no
10. As needed, do gloves fit properly and are they made of the proper fabric?
[ ]yes
[ ]no
11. Does the worker avoid contact with sharp edges when performing the task?
[ ]yes
[ ]no
12. When needed, are push buttons designed properly?
[ ]yes
[ ]no
13. Do the job tasks allow for ready use of personal equipment that may be required?
[ ]yes
[ ]no
14. Are high rates of repetitive motion avoided by
        job rotation?
[ ]yes
[ ]no
        self-pacing?
[ ]yes
[ ]no
        sufficient pauses?
[ ]yes
[ ]no
        adjusting the job skill level of the worker?
[ ]yes
[ ]no
15. Is the employee trained in
        proper work practices?
[ ]yes
[ ]no
        when and how to make adjustments?
[ ]yes
[ ]no
        recognizing signs and symptoms of potential problems?
[ ]yes
[ ]no

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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