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OSHA Ergonomic Assessment Checklist
OSHA Ergonomic Assessment Checklist
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OSHA Ergonomic Assessment Checklist

Common symptoms of ergonomic stress are body pains, tingling or numbness of the hands or fingers, loss of coordination, and discomfort when making certain movements. This OSHA ergonomic assessment checklist evaluates employees’ working routine. Use iAuditor to gauge risk factors that affect the performance of each employee and provide an overall assessment of the risk level. Also, solutions were recommended to prevent aggravation of symptoms when encountered.

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Assessment

Risk Factors

Any of the workers previously diagnosed with any of the following CTD's: Carpal tunnel, Tendonitis, Tenosynovitis, De Quervain's disease, Trigger Finger, White finger, Hand Arm Segmental Vibration Syndrome, Muscle strains, or Back ailments?

Any worker complaints concerning ergonomic issues?

Do employees perform high repetition tasks? (100 reps/hour to 2000 per/day)

Do the employee's routine tasks require repeated heavy lifting? (>20 lbs) or occasional heavy lifting (>50 lbs)

Are employees using awkwardly designed tools, which cause the worker to operate the tool outside of a neutral position for an extended period of time? (> 1 hour)

Do employees perform tasks with an awkward head or neck position for an extended period of time? (1 to 3 hours)

Do employees perform tasks that require awkward back angles to be held for extended periods of time (2 to 3 hours)? [i.e…hunching, bending, or squatting]

Do employees perform tasks with an awkward elbow angle for an extended period of time (1 to 3 hours) or with extreme force application?

Do employees perform tasks with an awkward elbow abduction angle for an extended period of time (1 to 3 hours) or with extreme force application?

Do employees perform tasks with an awkward wrist flexion angle for an extended period of time (1 to 3 hours) or with extreme force application?

Do employees perform tasks with an awkward wrist extension angle for an extended period of time (1 to 3 hours) or with extreme force application?

Do employees perform tasks with an awkward back/hip flexion angle for an extended period of time (1 to 3 hours) or with extreme force application?

Do employees perform tasks with an extreme reaching distance for an extended period of time (1 to 3 hours) or with extreme force application?

Do employees perform tasks with an odd workstation height (either standing or sitting) for an extended period of time (1-3 hours) or with extreme force application?

Are high impact tools used routinely? [i.e., riveters, bucking bars, or impact wrenches]

Are high vibration producing tools used routinely? [i.e., die grinders, sanders, weed eaters]

Do employees perform tasks at an extreme height (high or low) for an extended period of time (1 to 3 hours) or with extreme force application?

Are there any other areas of concern either from your observations or employee complaints?

Completion

Overall Assessment (Risk Level)

Recommendation

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OSHA Ergonomic Assessment Checklist
SafetyCulture Staff

OSHA Ergonomic Assessment Checklist

Common symptoms of ergonomic stress are body pains, tingling or numbness of the hands or fingers, loss of coordination, and discomfort when making certain movements. This OSHA ergonomic assessment checklist evaluates employees’ working routine. Use iAuditor to gauge risk factors that affect the performance of each employee and provide an overall assessment of the risk level. Also, solutions were recommended to prevent aggravation of symptoms when encountered.

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Download as PDF
Please note that this checklist is a hypothetical example and provides basic information only. It is not intended to take the place of, among other things, workplace, health and safety advice; medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment; or other applicable laws. You should also seek your own professional advice to determine if the use of such checklist is permissible in your workplace or jurisdiction.

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