Ergonomic Risk Assessment of a Dairy Production Plant
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Graduate
Major
Occupational Safety and Health
2nd Student Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Graduate
2nd Student Major
Occupational Safety and Health
3rd Student Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Graduate
3rd Student Major
Occupational Safety and Health
List all Project Mentors & Advisor(s)
Dr. Tracey Wortham
Presentation Format
Oral Presentation
Abstract/Description
This presentation will include an analysis of ergonomic issues at a dairy manufacturing facility in Western Kentucky. Three members of OSH 663 Applied Workplace Ergonomics visited the site to evaluate potential ergonomic risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders in reprocessing, batching, and palletizing using techniques such as the NIOSH Lifting Equation, 2D Biomechanics, Rapid Upper Limb Assessment, Rapid Entire Body Assessment, Rodgers Muscle Fatigue Analysis, Worker surveys, and Discomfort surveys. An overview of the findings along with control recommendations for reducing ergonomic hazards will be presented.
Spring Scholars Week 2018 Event
JCSET Occupational Safety and Health
Ergonomic Risk Assessment of a Dairy Production Plant
This presentation will include an analysis of ergonomic issues at a dairy manufacturing facility in Western Kentucky. Three members of OSH 663 Applied Workplace Ergonomics visited the site to evaluate potential ergonomic risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders in reprocessing, batching, and palletizing using techniques such as the NIOSH Lifting Equation, 2D Biomechanics, Rapid Upper Limb Assessment, Rapid Entire Body Assessment, Rodgers Muscle Fatigue Analysis, Worker surveys, and Discomfort surveys. An overview of the findings along with control recommendations for reducing ergonomic hazards will be presented.