JDJCSET | Occupational Safety & Health Session
Identifying and Evaluating Ergonomic Risk Factors at a Poultry Processing Facility
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Graduate
Major
Occupational Safety and Health: Industrial Hygiene Concentration
Minor
no minor
List all Project Mentors & Advisor(s)
Dr. Tracey Wortham
Presentation Format
Oral Presentation
Abstract/Description
OSH Presentation, Thursday April 20, 8:00AM
This presentation will include an analysis of ergonomic issues at a poultry processing facility in Western Kentucky. Alex and Cameron, from the OSH 663 Applied Workplace Ergonomics course, visited the site to evaluate potential ergonomic risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders in trussing, material handling, and shoulder cutting using techniques such as the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment, Strain Index, and ergonomic checklists. An overview of the findings along with control recommendations for reducing ergonomic hazards will be presented.
Affiliations
Occupational Safety and Health
Identifying and Evaluating Ergonomic Risk Factors at a Poultry Processing Facility
OSH Presentation, Thursday April 20, 8:00AM
This presentation will include an analysis of ergonomic issues at a poultry processing facility in Western Kentucky. Alex and Cameron, from the OSH 663 Applied Workplace Ergonomics course, visited the site to evaluate potential ergonomic risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders in trussing, material handling, and shoulder cutting using techniques such as the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment, Strain Index, and ergonomic checklists. An overview of the findings along with control recommendations for reducing ergonomic hazards will be presented.