Information on this page is drawn from "Sheetmetal Worker/Cross-Trades: Re-orient tool for best posture" published by intel

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Task

This worker is attaching a small box to the side of a piece of duct prior to installing the duct into the ceiling.

Exposure

The height of the duct and the point of operation found the worker working with her elbow above shoulder height in an awkward posture.

Intervention Process

Through ergonomic training the worker learned that awkward postures are to be avoided as much as possible. Here a simple reminder caused her to grasp the screw gun in a different but safe manner to accomplish the task at hand resulting in the elbow moving into a more neutral posture.

Materials

Basic training/knowledge of risk factors that contribute to musculoskeletal injuries.

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Sheetmetal Worker/Cross-Trades: Re-orient tool for best posture