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Evisceration
Task 12: Lung Vacuumer
A
lung vacuumer uses a small suction device to remove the lungs and the kidneys
from the body cavity.
Hazards of
this task may include:
Awkward
hand/arm postures
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Hazardous Situation:
Worker must bend
wrist and/or pull elbow away from the body to position vacuum into body cavity to remove the
lungs and kidneys.
Possible Solutions:
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Install automatic machines.
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Install height-adjustable stands.
- Bend vacuum
nozzle to maintain straight wrist and elbow close to the body.
- Redesign handle
and actuator trigger so vacuuming can be performed with straight wrist and elbow close to
the body.
- Reposition bird.
- Rotate workers to tasks that use different parts of the body.
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Reaching to the shackles
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Hazardous Situation:
Workers are required to reach to the shackles to access the bird,
thus causing ergonomic stress on the arms, shoulders, neck, and back.
Possible Solutions:
- Lower shackles so
employees can perform task with elbows in close to the body.
- Install height-adjustable stands so employees can position themselves to minimize awkward postures.
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Install automatic machines and
insure they are working properly.
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Rotate
workers to tasks that use different parts of the body or use different motions.
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Standing for a long time
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Hazardous Situation:
Standing for a long time reduces blood flow to the legs, forces isolated muscles to work for
an extended
time, and increases risk of fatigue and varicose veins.
Possible Solutions:
- Install
sit/stand stools, which allow
employees to lean and have their weight supported while still remaining in an upright
posture.
- Rotate
employees to tasks that do not require prolonged standing.
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Provide
shoe insoles that cushion the feet and spread foot pressure over a larger surface.
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Provide a foot rest
in front of employees so they can shift their posture.
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