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Ergonomics program management guidelines for meatpacking plants

These management guidelines are aimed at reducing the incidence and severity of cumulative trauma disorders caused by ergonomic hazards in meatpacking plants. Contents: management commitment and employee involvement; programme elements (worksite analysis, hazard prevention and control, medical manag...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: USA. Department of Labor. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Institution:ETUI-European Trade Union Institute
Format: TEXT
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC 1993
OSHA
Subjects:
checklist
design of equipment
ergonomic evaluation
ergonomics
management attitude
meat industry
medical surveillance
OSHA
repetitive strain injury
risk assessment
occupational risks
safe working methods
safety and health training
work design
workers participation
workplace design
USA
Online Access:https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19202476124910206589-ergonomics-program-management-.htm
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Summary:These management guidelines are aimed at reducing the incidence and severity of cumulative trauma disorders caused by ergonomic hazards in meatpacking plants. Contents: management commitment and employee involvement; programme elements (worksite analysis, hazard prevention and control, medical management, training and education); detailed guidance and examples for the programme elements. A symptoms survey checklist is included along with a series of questions and answers on the scope of the guidelines, enforcement, compliance, medical management and resources.
Physical Description:35 p.
Paper

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