OBJECTIVE intervene a workline throughout ergonomic approach to diminish incidence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). METHODS AND MATERIALS an ergonomic intervention study was developed in workstations with highest index of musculoskeletal disorder (MED) associated to cumulative trauma. The Deparis method, Reba and Ocra check list methods were used, also morbility reviewes. National and interna...

My research reviewing various nations’ handling of their musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) problem originated with the objective of presenting a paper on the subject to an international audience at the recent 18th Annual World Safety Organization’s Environmental, Safety and Health Conference in Denver, CO. This review of the MSD problem from industrial nations was mostly concentrated in comparin...

In 2004, management at Unimin’s Gleason, Tennessee, operation began implementing ergonomic interventions specifically targeted to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs). Together with corporate and site management, Unimin identified worksite hazards and began to modify work practices and equipment. Some interventions were relatively simple and were implemented immediately. Others, s...

Mining has been characterized by most researchers as one of the most hazardous occupations amongst major industrial activities. Despite regulations, automation and increased attention towards reducing risks through safety campaigns, the mining industry is still associated with higher rates of injuries compared with other industries. Mine workers must deal with a number of subtly harmful risks t...

The aging workforce is a risk factor for manufacturing industries that contain many jobs with high physical workloads. Thus, ergonomic risk factors have to be avoided in early phases of production planning. This paper introduces a new tool for simulating manual work activities with 3D human models, the so-called ema. For the most part, the ema software is based on a unique modular approach inc...