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BYROHIT TUDU
VICKY KUMAR
BFT-VII
Operation Involves
Restless arms
Repetitive motions
Excessive bending
Primary Considerations
Armrest
Employees must sit or stand for long periods in the same position,
resulting in soreness of the back and neck, and/or buttocks, and
reduced circulation to the legs.
Chairs should have easily adjustable height, seat tilt, and backrest
position
Padded back rest with rounded edges that supports worker's lower
back
Workers may also maintain poor posture if treadle is too close or too
far away
workstation
Table height
Potential hazards :
Table height
Possible solutions :
The table should also be high enough to allow room underneath for
the worker's legs
Armrest
Potential Hazard :
Armrests that are not adjustable, or those that have not been
properly adjusted, may expose you to awkward postures or fail to
provide adequate support.
Restricted movements
Armrest
Possible solutions :
Viewing distance between the head and the needle for small
pieces and fine work approx. 30 cm.
New sewing tables can be tilted to improve the visibility of work area
Other considerations
Repetitive work reduction :Solution :
Psychological Factors
Potential Hazards :
Psychological Factors
Possible solutions :
Reference
https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/sewing/stitching.html
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