Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Workplace. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) affect the muscles, nerves, blood vessels, ligaments and tendons. Workers in many different industries and occupations can be exposed to risk factors at work, such as lifting heavy items, bending, reaching overhead, pushing and pulling heavy loads, working in awkward body …

Training. Training is an important element in the ergonomic process. Training should be conducted in a language and vocabulary that all workers understand and is best provided by individuals who have experience with ergonomic issues in your particular industry.

Identify Problems An important part of the ergonomic process is a periodic review of the facility, specific workstation designs and work practices, and the overall production process, from an ergonomics perspective. This includes identifying existing problems, which can be obtained from reviewing the company's OSHA 300 injury and illness logs, 301 reports, workers' …

Ergonomics Overview Ergonomics is the science of fitting the job to the worker. Designing work stations and tools to reduce work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) can help workers stay healthy and companies to reduce or eliminate

Type of Control Workplace Examples; Engineering Controls (implement physical change to the workplace, which eliminates/reduces the hazard on the job/task): Use a device to lift and reposition heavy objects to limit force exertion; Reduce the weight of a load to limit force exertion

4 Information Methods include, but are not limited to, information sheets, videotapes, or classes. Information will be provided in a way that employees are able to understand. Employees will be given an opportunity to ask questions, receive answers, and be provided information in the

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Identifying and Addressing Ergonomic Hazards Workbook

Standards and Enforcement FAQs Citation Policy Before issuing any citation alleging ergonomic hazards, OSHA will consider the evidence in the particular case, as well as other relevant factors. The basic criteria OSHA will use in deciding whether to cite are those imposed by the General Duty Clause itself:

Ergonomic Survey Evaluation Date Activity Assessed Ergonomic Survey Checklist Evaluation Explanation Question number & Activity Name Brief Explanation – use this section if you answered yes to any questions on page 1 (please list corresponding question number) and briefly outline any risks associated