Prevent Musculoskeletal Injuries During Snowmaking (Training Card)

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• Corporate Authors:
  New York State Department of Health
• Description:
  What are musculoskeletal injuries? Musculoskeletal injuries are injuries of the muscles, nerves, joints and spine. A combination of risk factors, including forceful or repetitive exertions, awkward postures and exposure to environmental factors, such as extreme cold or humidity, leads to injury. Snowmakers can be injured while lifting, pushing and pulling snowmaking equipment in the cold: Relocating snowguns and hoses; Digging out guns and hydrants; Fluffing hoses to keep them on top of snow; Carrying hoses and equipment. To prevent injuries snowmakers should: Make sure your equipment is free of ice and snow BEFORE you try to move it. Pick up hoses every time you are making snow to avoid having to dig out buried hoses. Practice proper lifting techniques: - Check that your path is clear. - Be certain your footing is firm. - Don't twist your body. - Take the time to do it safely. Dress appropriately for the weather and job: - Wear multiple, lightweight, non-cotton layers to create your own personal climate control. - Select footwear and icewear appropriate for ground conditions. - Consider using footwear with a sandpaper-like grit texture to increase traction. Did you know? Working in the COLD can affect your performance and make you more prone to musculoskeletal injuries. Muscles are less elastic and do not absorb shock and impact as readily. Joints are stiffened. Strength is reduced. Work efficiency is lowered. Movements are less coordinated. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Accident Prevention Accidents Cold Temperature Musculoskeletal Diseases Occupational Health Personal Protective Equipment Protective Clothing Safety
• Keywords:
  Accident Prevention Cold Environments Equipment Operation Injury Prevention Lifting MSD Musculoskeletal Disorders Outdoor Workers Protective Clothing Safety Practices
• Publisher:
  New York State Department of Health
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Cooperative Agreement
• Genre:
  Teaching Materials
• Place as Subject:
  New York ; OSHA Region 2
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Pages in Document:
  1-2
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20058786
• Citation:
  Albany, NY: New York State Department of Health, 2011 Jan; :1-2
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2011
• Performing Organization:
  New York State Department of Health/Health Research Incorporated
• Peer Reviewed:
  False
• Start Date:
  20050701
• Source Full Name:
  Prevent musculoskeletal injuries during snowmaking (training card)
• End Date:
  20260630
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
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• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/223183/cdc_223183_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 190.13 KB ]