Ergonomic Evaluation of Workers at a Piston and Cylinder Liner Manufacturing Plant

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• Personal Author:
  Eisenberg, Judith S. ; Ramsey J
• Description:
  The HHE Program responded to a union request at a piston and cylinder liner plant. The request concerned potential ergonomic hazards resulting from job tasks. HHE Program investigators observed work tasks and inter­viewed workers about both their work and medical history. The investigators found that workers use high force, awkward postures, and repetitive motions which increase their risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders. The most common complaints were pain or discomfort in the low back and shoulders resulting from heavy lifting and awkward postures. HHE Program investigators recom­mended that managers add adjustable lifts and tables to reduce bending and reaching and that they train workers to be aware of unsafe work practices. Investigators recommended that employees take the time to work safely and lift properly, as well as promptly report any injuries or unsafe work condi­tions to their supervisors. The final report is available at https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/hhe/reports/pdfs/2007-0124-3060.pdf [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Automobiles Cumulative Trauma Disorders Engineering Ergonomics Manufacturing And Industrial Facilities Musculoskeletal Diseases Occupational Health Safety
• Keywords:
  Author Keywords: Motor Vehicle Transmission & Power Train Parts Manufacturing Automotive-industry Cumulative-trauma Cumulative-trauma-disorders Cylinder Liners Engineering-controls Foundry Hazard-Confirmed Manual-lifting Manual-materials-handling Materials-handling Musculoskeletal-system-disorders Pistons Prolonged Walking And Standing Region-5 Repetitive-work Repetitive Motions Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders

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• ISSN:
  1077-3525
• Document Type:
  Text
• Genre:
  Abstract or Summary
• Place as Subject:
  Minnesota ; Ohio ; OSHA Region 5
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Division:
  DSHEFS - Division of Surveillance, Hazard Evaluations, and Field Studies
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Volume:
  15
• Issue:
  1
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20035655
• Citation:
  Int J Occup Environ Health 2009 Jan; 15(1):112
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2009
• Peer Reviewed:
  False
• NAICS and SIC Codes:
  336350 - Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing - (NAICS)
• Source Full Name:
  International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha-512:e9b1f8f40e75b03748f8c1469597c9e51e56d750c687362b3235ce01ed04cf9bcba127139433e04985a9f2626340e50fff634b97e059e04ff6b55f35033028fa
• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/187449/cdc_187449_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 560.11 KB ]