Same controls as mentioned in previous section. Deviation of the wrist with finger force while fanning new material to be fed into the machine. Educate the employee on the basics of body biomechanics and the importance of maintaining the wrist in an ergonomically neutral position. Controls mentioned in the first section of this task are appropriate for this hazard. Loading Feed Stock Employee loads feed stock into machine.
Additional stock is fed in by inserting new stock under the existing product.
Frequent reaches and torso flexion with the arms extended in front of the body to lift feedstock from pallet. There is an additive effect of the load in the hand and the load of the upper body acting on the lower back, which creates compression on the vertebrae and strain on the muscles of the back. This effect is worsened the farther the employee flexes forward from vertical. This condition is a recognized hazard for low back injury. Install a lift device to raise and lower the pallet enabling the employee to perform the lift without creating excessive torso flexion.