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Cutting
Task 4: Rehang
Rehang is
generally not necessary since most cutting is performed on a cone line.
If the cutting is to be performed from a shackle conveyor, the bird must be rehung. Some
automated cutters, such as a "Multi Cut" machine, must be loaded, and thus is
technically a rehang type of activity.
The bird
must be lifted from the table or conveyor and the legs placed into a shackle or other device
moving in front of the employee. This is a highly
repetitive reaching task.
Hazards of this task may include:
Reaching up, forward or to the side to access the shackle
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Hazardous Situation:
Employees may bend to lift chickens from the supply conveyor
and then reach out and away, sometimes above shoulder height, to place them on
multi-cut machines or shackle
conveyors. Injuries to the shoulder, back, and neck are common due to awkward postures and high
repetition. Employees at the beginning of the line often work faster
than those near the end of the line because there is always a full supply of birds and all positions are open.
Possible Solutions:
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Minimize forward
reaches by moving the shackle conveyor towards employee.
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Minimize
vertical distance between the shackles and the belt conveyor to minimize bending and elevated
reaches.
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Rotate
employees up and down hanging line.
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Install
height-adjustable stands so employees
can properly position themselves.
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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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