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Evisceration
Task 1: Rehang
After
the carcass has been removed from the kill line by cutting off the
feet, it is lifted from a conveyor or shelf and rehung on shackles on the evisceration line for further
processing.
Hazards of this task may include:
Reaching to conveyor and shackles
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Hazardous Situation:
Employees bend and reach to lift chickens from supply conveyor and
then reach out and away, sometimes above shoulder height, to place them on a
shackle conveyor.
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 shackle positions are open.
Possible Solutions:
- Minimize forward reaches by moving shackle conveyor towards employee.
- Minimize vertical distance between shackles and belt conveyor to minimize bending
to reach down to supply conveyor and elevated reaches to reach up to
shackle conveyor.
- Rotate employees up and down hanging line.
- 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 the 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
to tasks that do not require prolonged standing.
- Provide
shoe insoles that cushion the feet and spread foot pressure over a larger surface.
- Provide a foot rest
in front of employees so they can shift their posture.
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