Ergonomic Interventions At Vulcan Materials Company

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• Personal Author:
  Torma-Krajewski, J. ; Hipes, C. ; Steiner, L. ; Burgess-Limerick, R.
• Description:
  Although many mining companies apply ergonomic principles, it is usually done either informally and/or reactively. An example of an informal approach is replacing worn equipment (such as seats) with models that have ergonomic features. Another example is modifying a task to eliminate safety hazards. Such approaches reduce risk-factor exposures that can lead to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). A reactive approach is followed when modifying a task/ equipment after an MSD occurs. However, neither of these approaches involves a systematic method of proactively applying ergonomic principles to actually prevent injuries or illnesses. This paper discusses how Vulcan Materials Company applied ergonomic principles and implemented interventions to reduce risk-factor exposures.
• Subjects:
  NIOSH
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  CDC Public Access
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  urn:sha256:b8525e24d49e5261e8ab9f7dbd7a4a164ceead2aad885a7760c6b0c6ed02c6c7
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  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/8703/cdc_8703_DS1.pdf
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