Description
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The instructions for the ergonomics field exercise are as follows:
Purpose- to become familiar with an ergonomic assessment tool through hand-on practice.
Tool - OWAS posture assessment tool
Assignment - identify and capture an image of 10 unique postures, with the goal of having an even distribution of action categories (1-4).
- images can be a screenshot from the web, but please include a URL
You will determine the individual scores (back, arms, legs, and use of force) for each of the 10 unique postures, as well as the composite score (i.e., the action category).
Based on the action category for each posture, describe in 2-3 sentences what you would advise the worker to do different and/or what corrective solution you would employ to limit the risk of long term health effects.
Create the document in word or powerpoint and then save the final version as a PDF.
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Running head: OWAS POSTURE ANALYSIS
OWAS Posture Analysis
Student’s Name
Institutional Affiliation
1
2
OWAS POSTURE ANALYSIS
OWAS Posture Analysis
The entire ten images are all concerned with debarking of wood but at different postures.
Back
Upper Limbs
Lower Limbs
Use of Force
Action Category
3
2
6
5
2
The worker is removing the debarking a pole by use of a drawknife. Both arms are below her
shoulders. The back is slightly bent which is very much remarkable. The knees are a little bit bend to
effectively adjust to the right debarking level instead of an action requirement. In this, there is no
corrective action needed.
Back
Upper Limbs
Lower Limbs
Use of Force
Action Category
4
2
6
5
2
3
OWAS POSTURE ANALYSIS
The image displays a worker removing bark on wood. The upper limbs are below the
shoulders with the lower limbs slightly bend forward and outside. The back is slightly bent the right
stature. No corrective action required.
Back
Upper Limbs
Lower Limbs
Use of Force
Action Category
1
4
6
6
5
The worker is debarking a medium sized pole by use of a drawknife. The back is very slightly
bent, and this is not remarkable. The bending of the knees is as well questionable, and they are
rather for an action potential. Corrective measure is by bending the back slightly higher and bending
the knees appropriately to avoid straining and use of excessive energy.
Back
Upper Limbs
Lower Limbs
Use of Force
Action Category
2
3
2
1
1
The upper limbs are in the right posture. The knees slightly bend forward and outwards for stability.
There is an appropriate dressing code with the use of gloves to avoid injury to the hands. There are
no corrective measures required.
4
OWAS POSTURE ANALYSIS
Back
Upper Limbs
Lower Limbs
Use of Force
Action Category
7
2
1
1
2
A worker was debarking wood by use of a drawknife. The back is highly bent portraying a risk of back
pains. Both knees are bend but one resting on the log of wood. There is excessive use of force. Their
corrective action is to elevate the log to avoid excessive bending.
Back
Upper Limbs
Lower Limbs
Use of Force
Action Category
3
3
2
1
1
The knees are bend appropriately. The upp...
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