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1) Look at your workstation, and describe it according to the industrial work station design. Does it meet the standards for reach, height, and other measurements? Do you believe that it meets the standards, or do you need to make some changes? Explain your response. 200 words
2) Describe hand-arm vibrations (HAVS); what are the long-term issues an employee might have if vibration sources are not corrected?
3) Describe the ergonomic risk factors associated with a sharp edge on a work bench. Include supporting evidence as part of your discussion.
4) Describe one or more potential solutions for an employee who is experiencing the onset of back pain after working at his or her workstation that primarily requires the employee to work in a seated position. Include supporting evidence as part of your discussion.
5) Consider ergonomic hazards associated with the operation of pneumatic impact wrenches in a vehicle maintenance facility. What could you, as part of the ergonomics team, provide in the way of protection against the work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) that might be associated with the use of such a tool? Include supporting evidence as part of your discussion.
6) OSHA's powered industrial truck standard (1910.178) is consistently part of OSHA's annual list of top 10 standards violated. Discuss some reasons why this is the case. Provide examples that illustrate your point.
7) Your company is planning to build a new storage and distribution warehouse for furniture products. Forklifts will be required to move material around the warehouse and to load and unload trailers. The purchasing department asked you if they should buy internal combustion engines or electric-powered forklifts. Based on the OSHA standard, discuss the considerations that need to be part of the decision, and provide your recommendation on the type of forklift that should be purchased.
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Determine the net present value for the xerox copier
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Activity listed in the work break down structure
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Define promotion is one of the ps in the marketing mix
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Explain the use of fifo and lifo supply chains
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Describe hand-arm vibrations
: Describe hand-arm vibrations (HAVS); what are the long-term issues an employee might have if vibration sources are not corrected?
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Explain how well you understand the story
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Explain the difference between uncertainty and risk
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Schedule patient visits at regularly spaced intervals
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Explain the purpose of the team
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