MEM634: METHODS USED FOR RISK FACTORS

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Awkward Posture (lifting operation / heavy lifting work)

Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA)

RECOMMENDATIONS

  1. Short Term (Corrective)

Train/Refrain & supervise correct lifting technique

  1. Long Term (Preventive)

  • Redesign task & workstation

  • Review SOP

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Forceful Exertion (heavy lifting work)

Manual handling Assessment Checklist (MAC)

RECOMMENDATIONS

  1. Short Term (Corrective)

Use mechanical aid / reducing the load

  1. Long Term (Preventive)

  • Redesign task & workstation

  • Review SOP

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Awkward Posture (Office admin working with computer)

Rapid Office Strain Assessment (ROSA)

RECOMMENDATIONS

  1. Short Term (Corrective)

Regular short breaks, exercise

  1. Long Term (Preventive)

  • Chair (fit to employee’s anthropometry)

  • Sit-stand desk

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What is the work activity related to Lifting Operation?

Lifting / Team lifting & carrying (kg) (item) to (location)

Evidence of MSDs

Neck, shoulder, upper back & lower back pain

Safety & Health Hazard

Slippery floor

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What is the work activity related to an Office Workstation?

Office admin working with computer

Evidence of MSDs

Back pain

Safety & Health Hazard

Sharp edge

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RISK FACTOR - Awkward Posture Assessment Methods

  1. Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA)

  2. Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA)

  3. Ovako Working Posture Analysis System (OWAS)

  4. Biomechanics Analysis

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RISK FACTOR - Forceful Exertion Assessment Methods

  1. Manual Handling Assessment Chart (MAC)

  2. Borg Scale

  3. Liberty Mutual Manual Material Handling Tables (Snook Table)

  4. Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation

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RISK FACTOR - Repetitive Motion Assessment Methods

  1. Assessment of Reptitive Tasks (ART)

  2. Occupational Repetitive Action (OCRA) Checlist

  3. OCRA Index

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RISK FACTOR - Workstation Design Assessment Methods

  1. Rapid Office Strain Assessment (ROSA)

  2. Anthropometry Analysis

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RISK FACTOR - Environmental Assessment Methods

  1. Comply to applicable Regulations, Industrial Code of Practice Standard & Guidelines

  2. Use designated specific measurement instruments