Prevention of Musculoskeletal Injuries in Poultry Processing

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Prevention of Musculoskeletal Injuries in Poultry Processing

Prevention of Musculoskeletal Injuries in Poultry Processing

Type of item
Guides & Tools
Country
USA
Languages

English

Provider
Provider (English)
USA - OSHA
Provider (Original)
USA - OSHA

Description

These guidelines provide recommendations for poultry processing facilities to reduce the number and severity of work-related MSDs.

These guidelines provide recommendations for poultry processing facilities to reduce the number and severity of work-related MSDs.

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URL
https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3213.pdf
Language of original language description

English

Other data

Sector / Indrustry covered
Processing and preserving of poultry meat
Hazards
Awkward postures
Fast-paced work
Forceful movements
Manual handling of loads
Poor work organisation
Health effects
Back pain or injury
Upper limb disorders
Lower limb disorders
Neck and shoulder disorders
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
Worker participation
Technical measures e.g. ergonomic equipment
Adjustments/support for chronic MSD disorder/disease/pain suffers
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
Guidance
Risk assessment
Target audience
All (no specific target audience)
Priority area
Prevention
Year
2013