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Anthropometry
Configuration
Environment
Equipment
Exertion Rating
Material Handling
PPE
Tools
Vibration
Workforce
Workload

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AnthropometryAnthropometry is the study of the physical dimensions—size, shape and weight—of the human body. The outcome is a set of statistical data that describes the human size and form. The data is described in terms of the mean and standard deviations. 5th, 50th and 95th percentiles are also calculated.
Workstation ConfigurationWorkstation Configuration includes guidelines and recommended dimensions for various workstations including seated, standing, sit/stand reach zones and computer workstations.
EnvironmentBasic information is included to offer recommendations for the auditory, thermal and visual environment.
EquipmentInformation is included regarding recommendations for foot and hand controls, maintenance access and clearance requirements.
Exertion RatingThe Borg Scale is a commonly accepted method to subjectively rate perceived physical exertion.
Material HandlingThis section includes a number of guidelines and recommendations for the design and assessment of manual materials handling job tasks and recommendations for the design and assessment of job tasks involving the upper extremities.
Personal Protective EquipmentThis includes safety glasses, gloves, shoes, hearing protection and respiratory protection.
ToolsIncluded are recommendations for hand tool design and selection and grip and hand strength recommendations.
VibrationHand/arm vibration assessment protocol is included.
Workforce CharacteristicsProvides information about defining the characteristics of the workforce as it pertains to ergonomics.
Workload (Metabolic)Includes a number of protocols to assess dynamic and static metabolic load related to job tasks.

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