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These factors especially if coupled with poor machine design, tool, and workplace design or the use of improper tools create physical stress on workers’ bodies, which can lead to injury.
If work tasks and equipment do not include ergonomic principles in their design, workers may have exposure to undue physical stress, strain, and overexertion, including vibration, awkward postures, forceful exertions, repetitive motion, and heavy lifting.
Recognizing ergonomic risk factors in the workplace is an essential first step in correcting hazards and improving worker protection. ... Prolonged exposure to ergonomic risk factors can cause damage a worker’s body and lead to MSDs.
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