| Document ID (ISN) | 108377 |
| CIS number |
08-978 |
| Year |
2004 |
| Convention or series no. |
OSHA Publication No.3213-09N (2004)
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| Title |
Ergonomics for the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders - Guidelines for poultry processing |
| Bibliographic information |
Publications U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 200 Constitution Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20210, USA, Sep. 2004. 23p. Illus. 13 ref. |
| Internet access |
http://www.osha.gov/ergonomics/guidelines/poultryprocessing/poultryall-in-one.pdf [in English]
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| Abstract |
A major component of OSHA's approach to ergonomics is the development of industry-specific and task-specific guidelines to reduce and prevent workplace musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). These voluntary guidelines were designed specifically for the poultry processing industry. They were drawn in part from earlier guidelines for meatpacking. While the two guidelines are similar, the poultry guidelines include more examples of practical ergonomic solutions and use the terms "musculoskeletal disorders" and "MSDs" instead of the earlier terminology of "cumulative trauma disorders" and "CTDs". |
| Descriptors (primary) |
USA; birds; meat industry; ergonomics; musculoskeletal diseases |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
conveyors; safety guides; public OSH institutions; notification of occupational accidents; equipment layout; work efficiency; muscular strength; manual handling; roller conveyors; hand tools; injuries; programme evaluation; job study; personal protective equipment; safe working methods; workers' participation; safety consciousness |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Food, beverage and tobacco industries
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
Industries and occupations
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| Browse category(ies) |
Food industry
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system
Animal hazards
Ergonomics
Workers' participation
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