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Category
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Description
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Hazard
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Standard
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Corrective Action
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VIEW
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Ergonomic |
Employees exposed to back injuries from improper lifting techniques
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musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) |
Hazard alert letter
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NIOSH Lifting equation used to provide employer assistance; employer provided training.
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VIEW
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Ergonomic |
Employees exposed to back injuries from improper lifting techniques.
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musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) |
Hazard alert letter
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NIOSH Lifting equation used to provide employer assistance; employer provided training.
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VIEW
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Ergonomic |
Improper maintenance of pneumatic tampers in foundry; vibration / shock absorbing materials not used. Employees had some numbness in hands
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musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) |
Hazard alert letter
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Employer began maintaining the equipment as per manufacturer's instructions.
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VIEW
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Ergonomic |
Poor ergonomic lifting practices in bakery areas
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musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) |
Hazard alert letter
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Employer had already started replacing equipment with state-of-the-art devices to reduce injuries and improve production.
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VIEW
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Ergonomic |
Computer work stations not designed to prevent/reduce CTDs. Employees had also been encouraged NOT to report injuries.
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musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) |
Hazart alert letter
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Employer replaced all office furniture with systems type furniture and trained employees.
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