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Ergonomic Interventions in the Building, Repair, and Dismantling of Ships

Easy Fixes: Grinding Overhead

Hazard: Grinding material overhead puts workers in poor posture for neck, shoulders and arms possibly resulting in musculoskeletal disorders (see photos).

Solution: Plan the work to occur at or below waist level when feasible.

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Page last updated: October 9, 2008
Page last reviewed: August, 2008
Content Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Division of Applied Research and Technology