Guidelines for shipyards - ergonomics for the prevention of MSDs

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Guidelines for shipyards - ergonomics for the prevention of MSDs

Guidelines for shipyards - ergonomics for the prevention of MSDs

Type of item
Guides & Tools
Country
USA
Languages

English

Provider
Provider (English)
Occupational Health and Safety Authority
Provider (Original)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Description

These guidelines provide recommendations for shipyards to help reduce the number and severity of work-related musculoskeletal disorders, increase employer and employee awareness of ergonomic risk factors, eliminate unsafe work practices, alleviate muscle fatigue, and increase productivity. 

 

These guidelines provide recommendations for shipyards to help reduce the number and severity of work-related musculoskeletal disorders, increase employer and employee awareness of ergonomic risk factors, eliminate unsafe work practices, alleviate muscle fatigue, and increase productivity. 

 

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URL
https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3341shipyard.pdf
Language of original language description

English

Other data

Sector / Indrustry covered
Building of ships and boats
Hazards
Awkward postures
Forceful movements
Manual handling of loads
Poor work environment, e.g lighting
Poor work organisation
Repetitive movements/work
Health effects
MSDs unspecified
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
All (no specific group)
Prevention measures
Elimination of hazards
Improving individual working techniques (e.g manual handling postures)
Simple tips and measures
Technical measures e.g. ergonomic equipment
Training/guidance (for workers)
Purpose of the material
Guidance
Target audience
All (no specific target audience)
Priority area
Prevention
Year
2008