[SOLVED] Ergonomic Risk Factors
Please dont copy past anything from the internet , and citation should be right Book : Stack, T., Ostrom, L. T., & Wilhelmsen, C. A. (2016). Occupational ergonomics: A practical approach. Wiley. https://online.vitalsource.com/#/books/9781118814291 For the online BOOK: https://online.vitalsource.com username: [email protected] password: shehadeH3! CSU Online Library: http://libguides.columbiasouthern.edu/history Username: ahmed.shehadeh1 Password: shehadeH3 Citation Guide: please look in page 6 of this link : https://www.columbiasouthern.edu/downloads/pdf/success/citation-guide Professors Notes–Unit V Congratulations on making it to the half way point! By now, I hope you have a better understanding of what ergonomics is and why it is important. If you have any questions on what you have learned over the last 4 weeks, please reach out to me. In Unit IV, we learned how to conduct a hazard assessment to identify potential ergonomic hazards in the workplace. In this weeks lesson, we will be reading chapters 10 and 11 in your textbook. We will explore how to mitigate common workplace stressors. We will also touch on industrial workstations and vibration. Assignment : Question 1 Describe hand-arm vibrations (HAVS); what are the long-term issues an employee might have if vibration sources are not corrected? Your response should be at least 75 words in length. Question 2 Describe the ergonomic risk factors associated with a sharp edge on a work bench. Include supporting evidence as part of your discussion. Your response should be at least 75 words in length. Question 3 Consider ergonomic hazards associated with the operation of pneumatic impact wrenches in a vehicle maintenance facility. What could you, as part of the ergonomics team, provide in the way of protection against the work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) that might be associated with the use of such a tool? Include supporting evidence as part of your discussion. Your response should be at least 200 words in length. question 4 Describe one or more potential solutions for an employee who is experiencing the onset of back pain after working at his or her workstation that primarily requires the employee to work in a seated position. Include supporting evidence as part of your discussion. Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
