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Ergonomic Toolkit. An Introduction to FREE Ergonomic Assessment Tools. Cost of Injuries in 2009 Valmont Locations Outside NE. Ergonomic Risk Factors. Awkward Posture (deviating from neutral) Excessive force Repetition Vibration Cold temperature Working outside of “strong box”.
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Ergonomic Toolkit An Introduction to FREE Ergonomic Assessment Tools
Ergonomic Risk Factors • Awkward Posture (deviating from neutral) • Excessive force • Repetition • Vibration • Cold temperature • Working outside of “strong box”
Taken from PDC 4022010 AIHCe • Instructors at PDC 402 • Kermit G. Davis, Ph.D., CPE • University of Cincinnati • 15 years experience in Ergonomics • Sheree L. Gibson, MS, CPE, PE • Ergonomic Applications • 27 years experience in Ergonomics • Susan E. Kotowski, Ph.D., AEP • University of Cincinnati • 6 years experience in Ergonomics
Lifting Index Equation RWL = LC x HM x VM x DM x AM x FM x CM
Recommended Weight Limit • RWL is the weight for the given set of lifting conditions that nearly all healthy workers can lift over a substantial period of time without increased risk of low back injury.
RULA Rapid Upper Limb Assessment
A tool isn’t always needed to identify ergonomic risk
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