Год выпуска: 2011 Автор: Taiwo Samuel Издательство: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing Страниц: 176 ISBN: 9783844311358
Описание
Existing gari-frying methods (ITGMs) remain largely manual, with low productivity and health hazards. Awkward posture, a risk factor for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in these methods, has huge cost implications, but preventable with simple, inexpensive modifications to work methods. The common working postures with their physical workload and postural angle associated with them include sitting-beside SB, sitting-in-front SIF, standing S and alternating-between-sitting-and-standing ABSS. Prevalence of MSDs was determined using Rapid Upper Limb Assessment, Ovako working Posture Analyzing System and Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire. Results showed that posture has significant effects on the prevalence of MSDs, though gari frying is a light task. Specific discomforts in the body were detailed and highest in the trunk. Risk factors include repetition, static work and contact stress. S posture ranked highest in MSD risks, ABSS the lowest; hence the preferred posture. A...
