Information on this page is drawn from "Laborer: Cleaning accessory for cordless screw gun reduces repetitive motion and improves process" published by intel

NOTE: Request for permission pending.

Task

Cleaning grates in the raised metal floor.

Exposure

Workers were required to clean the grates with a variety of manually operated hand tools, working in a kneeling position on the grates, exposing them to musculoskeletal risk associated with awkward posture, contact stress, forceful exertion and repetitive motion.

Intervention

Retrofitting a cordless screw gun with one half of a toilet brush bristle, the worker was able to easily clean between the grates, eliminating forceful exertion and repetitive motion. Wearing knee pads addressed the contact stress.

Material

Cordless screw driver, toilet brush (purchased at a hardware store for less than $5.00) and knee pads (available at outdoor stores).

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Laborer: Cleaning accessory for cordless screw gun reduces repetitive motion and improves process