By
Daniela Colombini
Description
In industrialised countries, musculo-skeletrical disorders of the upper limbs represent one of the commonest work-related diseases. All
working activities habitually requiring repetitive upper limb movements and exertions represent a potential risk for these disorders
under certain conditions.
This practical manual provides a clear and detailed solution to the problem of assessing and consequently
managing these risks in conformity with European Union legislation covering the safety and protection of workers' health. The book contains
many tables, diagrams and schedules, enhancing its practical value. The methods it proposes for analyzing and designing or redesigning
jobs and tasks do not require sophisticated equipment and are largely based on situations encountered in large manufacturing factories.
Since risk analysis also concerns how jobs and tasks are organized, many concepts and terms are defined that prevention experts can
share with those responsible for planning and organizing manufacturing activities on the shop floor.
Included in series
Elsevier Ergonomics Book Series
