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Evisceration
Task 5: Arranger
The
arranger, also called the presenter, removes the viscera from the body
cavity and arranges them for USDA inspection. The initial removal is often
accomplished by the automatic vent opening machine.
Hazards of
this task may include:
Pulling
and turning viscera
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Hazardous Situation:
Worker repeatedly pulls the viscera from the body cavity with fingers and twists the forearm
to present them for inspection. This process causes potential injury to both the wrist and
elbow. The more the wrist is bent during this process, the greater the risk of injury.
Possible Solutions:
- Install height-adjustable
stands
so employees can adjust their work height to keep wrist as straight
as possible.
- Rotate
employees to tasks that require motions using different body parts or
that work at a different
pace.
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Tilt bird to minimize wrist
deviation.
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Reaching
to the shackles
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Hazardous Situation:
Workers perform various arranger tasks reaching repeatedly
to the shackles. 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 task with elbows in close to 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
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
workers 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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