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back to see the work properly (for example, continually looking up to place loads on high shelves).                                                                                        Install visual aids such as mirrors or a video camera and screen.
Wrapping machines on process lines                  Strain on the lower back when handling heavy rolls of plastic wrapping in awkward and twisted postures, often above shoulder height. This is caused by inappropriate design and positioning of the roll spindle and by restricted access.  Design the spindle to be adjustable. This allows the rolls to be loaded at a suitable height and orientation, and eliminates the need to lift them.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Design equipment to help worker load rolls.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Locate the spindle in an accessible place on the plant.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Provide information about how to install the plant in a way that allows adequate access.
Power drills                                        Prolonged use of the forearm muscles and wrist caused by a heavy or poorly balanced drill.                                                                                                                                                 Design drills to be as light as possible.
                                                    Exposure to vibration or impact shock recoil from hammer drills.                                                                                                                                                                           Design drills with the handle under the drill's centre of gravity.
                                                    Excessive force needed to grip and control the tool to counter the effect of vibration and impact shocks.                                                                                                                                  Design plant to reduce shock and vibration.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Provide a suitable way of holding the tool with both hands.
Pliers                                              Pressure to the palm of the hand caused by handles that are too short.                                                                                                                                                                     Design pliers with handles that extend beyond the palm.
                                                    Prolonged use of the forearm muscles and compression of the wrist caused by using pliers with straight handles.                                                                                                                            Design pliers with bent handles so that the user can maintain a straight wrist.
Crimping, clamping and cutting tools                Excessive force with outstretched fingers required to grip handles that are too wide apart.                                                                                                                                                Design handles with a grip span of 10 cm or less.
Chainsaws                                           Excessive vibration.                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Design to reduce vibration.
                                                    High force required to handle the chainsaw.                                                                                                                                                                                                Design the chainsaw to be as light as possible, and provide well-placed handles.
Chairs                                              Poorly designed chairs that cannot be adjusted provide little back support and cause workers to adopt poor postures and movements.                                                                                                         Follow existing design guidelines for chairs, and consider how the chair will be used in the workplace.
Work-benches, workstations and other work surfaces  Workstations that cannot be adjusted result in unnecessary reaching, bending and exertion of force.                                                                                                                                        Design workstations to be adjustable.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Alternatively, dimensions should suit as many workers as possible.

Appendix F – references for further risk assessment methods
Method                                                                                                                                                                          More information

University of Michigan 3 Dimensional Static Strength Prediction Program Computer Software OR University of Michigan 2 Dimensional Static Strength Prediction Computer Software  www.umich.edu

1991 NIOSH Lifting Equation (National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health – USA)                                                                                        USA National Institute of Occupational