March 10, 1995

3M Pilots Ergonomic Program

  Task Prior to Abatement (Description) 3M Pilots Ergonomic Program. Workers manufacture various cardiovascular surgical devices. Task Prior to Abatement (Method Which Identified Hazard) The medical […]
March 10, 1995

Ergonomics- Moving Storage Drums

Task Prior to Abatement (Description) Ergonomic case study for workers moving storage drums. Workers manually unload newly arrived drums which weigh 50 to 75 pounds a […]
March 10, 1995

Ergonomics- Toyota’s Motor Manufacturing Assembly

Task Prior to Abatement (Description) Workers had to perform auto plants normal production assembly. The tasks involve various postures, reaching distances, pinching or gripping, and manual […]
March 10, 1995

Ergonomics- Palletizing Boxes

Task Prior to Abatement (Description) Ergonomic case study for workers palletizing boxes. Pick-up carton: The worker picks up a carton from a 27 inch high conveyor […]
March 10, 1995

Ergonomics- Warehouse Carrying

Task Prior to Abatement (Description) Ergonomic case study for warehouse carrying. Pick-up load: The worker bends at the waist to pick up a heavy load from […]
March 10, 1995

Ergonomics- Install Headlamps

Task Prior to Abatement (Description) This is a fictitious job but reflective of common work situations on an auto assembly line. Worker position: The worker stands […]