Information on this page is drawn from "Carpenter: Adjustable work surface to accommodate multiple tasks" published by intel

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Task

Crews were required to "customize" raised metal floor (RMF) tiles by cutting openings in them.

Exposure

Metal tiles need to be modified by cutting portions out of the tile. This requires power tools and a work surface on which to perform the task, which is often low, forcing the worker into awkward posture.

Intervention Process

The crew designed a work surface from unistrut in a cut shop and attached it to
imbedded strut in the concrete column. The strut runs vertically so the work surface can be positioned at optimum height. This allows workers to maintain a neutral position while cutting the tile, therefore avoiding otherwise awkward postures. The tile fits into the frame. When not cutting tiles there is a secured tile on hinges that folds down into the frame to make a flat work surface for other tasks.

Materials

The work surface was made of materials currently on site with no real cost outside of the labor hours needed to construct it.

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Carpenter: Adjustable work surface to accommodate multiple tasks