Repetition Strain Injury (RSI) is usually caused or aggravated by poor work processes and unsuitable working conditions - that involve repetitive or forceful movements or the maintenance of constrained or awkward postures. The condition is characterized by discomfort and persistent pain. There are three essential steps to eliminate or control hazards In workplace. Case and Demographic Characteristics for Work-related Injuries and illnesses Involving Days Away From Work, 2002. U.S' was examined. Causes of press operators' RSI were carpal tunnel syndrome(CTS), tendonitis, low back pain, and occupational stress. Recommendations for improvement of productivity are redesign of working conditions, exercise, prevent of RSI and avoiding stress.
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Abstract I. INTRODUCTION II. RISK ANALYSIS 2.1 Hazard Identification 2.2 Risk Assessment 2.3 Risk Control III. RSI & PRESS OPERATION 3.1 RSI 3.2 Press Operation IV. ANALYSIS OF INJURY 4.1 Review of Statistics 4.2 Causes of Press Operators' RSI V. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT OF PRODUCTIVITY 5.1 Redesign of Working conditions 5.2 Exercise 5.3 Prevent of RSI 5.4 Avoiding stress VI. CONCLUSIONS VII. REFERENCES
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RSIpress operationrisk assessmentstressexercise
저자
김대식 [ Kim Dae Sik | Dept. of Industrial Engineering, Ansan College of Technology ]