Risk Assessment and Management of Repetitive Movements and Exertions of Upper Limbs
Job Analysis, Ocra Risk Indicies, Prevention Strategies and Design Principles
Published on 23. April 2002
210 pages
978-0-08-054060-3 (ISBN)
Description
In industrialised countries, musculo-skeletrical disorders of the upper limbs represent one of the commonest work-related diseases. All working activities habitually requiring repetitive upper limb movements and exertions represent a potential risk for these disorders under certain conditions. This practical manual provides a clear and detailed solution to the problem of assessing and consequently managing these risks in conformity with European Union legislation covering the safety and protection of workers' health. The book contains many tables, diagrams and schedules, enhancing its practical value. The methods it proposes for analyzing and designing or redesigning jobs and tasks do not require sophisticated equipment and are largely based on situations encountered in large manufacturing factories. Since risk analysis also concerns how jobs and tasks are organized, many concepts and terms are defined that prevention experts can share with those responsible for planning and organizing manufacturing activities on the shop floor.
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Risk Assessment and Management of Repetitive Movements and Exertions of Upper Limbs: Volume 2
Job Analysis, Ocra Risk Indicies, Prevention Strategies and Design Principles
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Content
Chapter 1: An Introduction to Ergonomics and the Aim Of This Hand Book
Chapter 2: Musculoskeletal Diseases Due to Biomechanical Overload
Chapter 3: Establishing the Presence of Risk and the Subsequent Means of Intervention
Chapter 4: The General Model of Exposure Analysis: Relevant Definitions and Their Interaction With Job Analysis Using the Methods-Time Measurement (MTM) System
Chapter 5: Work Organization Analysis: Task Analysis, Cycle Time and Rest Periods
Chapter 6: Analysis of Repetitiveness and Frequency of Action
Chapter 7: Analysis and Quantification of Force Using the Borg Scale
Chapter 8: Analysis and Evaluation of Working Postures
Chapter 9: Definition and Quantification of Additional Risk Factors
Chapter 10: Analysis and Evaluation of Recovery Periods
Chapter 11: Proposed Concise Index for the Assessment of Exposure to Repetitive Movements of the Upper Limbs (OCRA Index)
Chapter 12: A Check-List Model for the Quick Evaluation of Risk Exposure (OCRA Index)
Chapter 13: European Technical Standards in Ergonomics
Chapter 14: Guidelines For Designing Jobs Featuring Repetitive Tasks
Chapter 15: A Longitudinal Study of Workers With Wmsds After Returning To A Redesigned Workstation: Criteria For the Return of Workers to the Workforce
Essential References
Addendum: Forms and Checklists
