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The low back is the most commonly injured body part due to workplace hazards in Canada.
Provide height adjustability in a standing workstation. Establish a suitable working height depending on the type of work being done (i.e. precision, light or heavy work).
Provide carts that have vertical or height-adjustable handles to enable different-sized workers to position their hands between waist and shoulder height. Use larger wheels on carts and bins as this…
Workstation height for manual tasks is based on the type of task: Precision Tasks Delicate hand tasks typically requiring high visual demands:Examples: writing, small parts assembly, inspection…
Developed by: the Department of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada. Description: Handbook provides examples of several controls developed after the implementation of a participatory…
Video; Hazard Control–A short video explaining a sheet-folding task, identifying MSD risk factors associated with that task, and presenting recommendations to reduce those risks.
Developed by: University of Michigan Description: Video of a linen soil sorting task. Identifies hazards and controls.