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Tray 1-A: NIOSH Investigations of WMSDs in Work Settings |
SIC Codes: 2653 2711 2711 2711
| Standard industrial classification (SIC) |
2653 Manufacturing (Paperboard containers) |
| Work setting and tasks |
Corrugating, finishing operations in producing cardboard boxes. |
| Work-related musculoskeletal problems found |
Upper extremity disorders, low back problems. |
| Ergonomic risk factors found |
Repetitive, forceful hand/wrist movements, localized contact stresses, awkward back and upper extremity postures. |
| Recommendations |
Furnish lift tables or load leveling systems to feeder and stacking machines and raise conveyor height to ease materials handling tasks. Add padding to edges and sharp corners of workstations to relieve contact stress. Consider options for reducing travel distance for materials access and disposal and more efficient stacking. Train total workforce on reporting early signs of WMSDs and one person on each shift in risk factor analysis and control. |
| HETA/NTIS reference no. |
HETA 96–0062–2588 NTIS order no. (in process) |
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| Standard industrial classification (SIC) |
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 |
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| Standard industrial classification (SIC) |
2711 Manufacturing (Periodicals) |
| Work setting and tasks |
Multiple departments of a newspaper. Computer terminal tasks included writing, editing, communicating through e-mail, and developing graphics. |
| Work-related musculoskeletal problems found |
Upper extremities (e.g., hand/ wrist, elbow, forearm, shoulder, and neck). |
| Ergonomic risk factors found |
Repetition, sustained awkward postures, extended work periods at computer keyboard, and job pressures. |
| Recommendations |
Establish and train a joint ergonomics committee to develop and implement interventions. Furnish adjustable chairs and other workstation equipment, and train employees in its proper use. Institute appropriate health care management. |
| HETA/NTIS reference no. |
HETA 89–250–2046 NTIS order no. PB–91–116–251 |
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| Standard industrial classification (SIC) |
2711 Manufacturing (Periodicals) |
| Work setting and tasks |
Printing layout work in a newspaper composing room. Tasks involve long periods of standing and walking. |
| Work-related musculoskeletal problems found |
Lower limb |
| Ergonomic risk factors found |
Static standing postures |
| Recommendations |
Recommendations were made to reduce static standing requirements through the installation of footrests and to provide the option to sit. Added recommendations to pad edges of surfaces that workers lean against, install floor mats, and provide well-cushioned shoes. |
| HETA/NTIS reference no. |
HETA 90–251–2128 NTIS order no. PB–92–124–437 |
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