Strains and sprains : a worker's guide to job design
"Contents of this training guide on job design: definition of ergonomics; twisting wrists (carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, white finger disease, multiple problems, tool design, grip design); weary arms (design principles to protect arms, repetition reduction, clamping things down, using bod...
| Institution: | ETUI-European Trade Union Institute |
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| Format: | TEXT |
| Language: | English |
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Detroit
1982
UAW |
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| Online Access: | https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19203231124910214139-Strains-and-sprains-a-worker-s.htm |
| Summary: | "Contents of this training guide on job design: definition of ergonomics; twisting wrists (carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, white finger disease, multiple problems, tool design, grip design); weary arms (design principles to protect arms, repetition reduction, clamping things down, using body strengths, body reach); aching backs (design principles, lifting techniques, standing and sitting postures, workbench and chair height); action plan for better job design; inspection checklist. Questions (essentially, checklists) accompany each section of the text" |
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| Physical Description: | 37 p. Paper |