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Evisceration
Task 6: Giblet Harvester
The giblet harvester separates
the heart, liver, and gizzard from the rest of the viscera and
positions them to be cut by a saw. The heart, liver, and
gizzard then fall to a wash table where an initial cleaning is performed
and they are directed for further processing.
Hazards of this task
may include:
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Reaching
to the shackles
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Hazardous Situation:
Workers are required to repeatedly reach to the shackles to
access the bird so various tasks can be performed. Reaching creates stress on the arms, shoulders, neck, and back.
Possible Solutions:
- Lower shackles
and/or move them closer to
employees so they can perform the task with elbows in close to the body.
- Install height-adjustable
stands so employees can properly position themselves.
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Install
automatic machines and make sure they are working properly.
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Rotate workers to tasks
that use different parts of the body or that work at a slower pace.
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Standing
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Hazardous Situation:
Standing for a long time reduces blood flow to the legs, forces isolated muscles to work for extended periods of
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
workers 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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