Job strain index

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Job strain index

Job strain index

Type of item
Guides & Tools
Country
International
Languages

English

Provider
Provider (English)
Cornell University Ergonomics Web
Provider (Original)
Cornell University Ergonomics Web

Description

The Job Strain Index (JSI) method gives a quick and systematic assessment of the hand/wrist postural risks to a worker. The analysis can be conducted before and after an intervention to demonstrate that the intervention has worked to lower the risk of injury.

 

The Job Strain Index (JSI) method gives a quick and systematic assessment of the hand/wrist postural risks to a worker. The analysis can be conducted before and after an intervention to demonstrate that the intervention has worked to lower the risk of injury.

 

Access tool

URL
http://ergo.human.cornell.edu/ahJSI.html
Language of original language description

English

Other data

Hazards
Pożizzjonijiet skomdi
Tqandil manwali tat-tagħbija
Movimenti/xogħol ripetittiv(i)
Health effects
Disturbi fil-parti ta’ fuq tad-dirgħajn
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Kollha (l-ebda grupp speċifiku)
Prevention measures
Eliminazzjoni tal-perikli
Titjib fit-tekniki ta’ xogħol individwali (eż. pożizzjonijiet ta’ tqandil manwali)
Pariri u miżuri sempliċi
Miżuri tekniċi eż. tagħmir ergonomiku
Purpose of the material
Valutazzjoni tar-riskju
Target audience
Uffiċjali tas-sikurezza
Tabib tas-saħħa okkupazzjonali
Konsulent tal-OSH
Year
1995