There should be hands on training given to all employees in the proper adjustment and use of their seating. Time should be allotted at the beginning of each shift for seat adjustment. If seating adjustments are such that the employees feet do not touch the ground an adjustable foot rest should be provided. Training and adjustment time should also be provided for the footrests. Instruct the employee to wait until the conveyor delivers the materials to him.
Employees reach overhead to obtain the parts.
In general reaches should be limited to 16 to 17 inches and 6 to 10 degrees of bend from vertical. Employee workstation is insufficient. Raise the table height used for the drilling operation, by providing an adjustable workstation, and use a pistol grip drill in either a 90 or 45 degree configuration to maintain an ergonomically neutral wrist position. Install Lining Employees deviate their wrists and use long distance reaches. A work surface fully adjustable in both height and angle should be provided.