Description:
Stud welding, individual does not have shirt on. Work position puts strain on lower back. Worker may potentially repeat this operation hundreds of time a day. He should be using eye protection.
Hazard:
Posture, awkward, Sun, Ergonomic
Injury & Illness Prevention:
Engineering & Work Practices
Job Site:
Bridge, Street & highway
Trade:
Ironworker
Other:
Musculoskeletal, Eye injuries, Lower Back, Upper Back + shoulder
Keywords:
ergonomics, sun exposure., welding
Credit:
NIOSH/John Rekus
