Title
Ergonomic Assessment of Kayak Manual Material Handling in a Recreational Equipment Facility
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
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Dr. Yousif Abulhassan
Presentation Format
Oral Presentation
Abstract/Description
Ergonomic Assessment of Kayak Manual Material Handling in a Recreational Equipment Facility
Authors: Jeremiah Bagley, Alex Tinnell, Kevonte Turnley
Abstract
The warehousing industry largely relies on employees performing manual material handling (MMH) activities, which includes lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying to package and ship products. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the ergonomic risk associated with shipping kayaks in a local recreational equipment warehouse. The distinctive geometric shape and weight distribution of kayaks increases the risk of ergonomic injury to employees performing MMH handling activities as they lift and handle large, heavy, and/or awkwardly shaped products. Exposure to ergonomic risk factors was assessed using the revised NIOSH lifting equation (NLE), a discomfort survey, and the ACGIH hand activity level. Subjects included five voluntary kayak shippers at a local warehouse facility. Study results indicate a high potential for work related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). An Investigation of potential solutions in reducing WMSDs in kayak workers are discussed.
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OSH Applied Ergonomics Project
Ergonomic Assessment of Kayak Manual Material Handling in a Recreational Equipment Facility
Ergonomic Assessment of Kayak Manual Material Handling in a Recreational Equipment Facility
Authors: Jeremiah Bagley, Alex Tinnell, Kevonte Turnley
Abstract
The warehousing industry largely relies on employees performing manual material handling (MMH) activities, which includes lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying to package and ship products. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the ergonomic risk associated with shipping kayaks in a local recreational equipment warehouse. The distinctive geometric shape and weight distribution of kayaks increases the risk of ergonomic injury to employees performing MMH handling activities as they lift and handle large, heavy, and/or awkwardly shaped products. Exposure to ergonomic risk factors was assessed using the revised NIOSH lifting equation (NLE), a discomfort survey, and the ACGIH hand activity level. Subjects included five voluntary kayak shippers at a local warehouse facility. Study results indicate a high potential for work related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). An Investigation of potential solutions in reducing WMSDs in kayak workers are discussed.