Download or read book Reducing Low Back Pain and Disability in Mining written by Sean Gallagher and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This report was written in an effort to provide better control measures for low back pain (LBP) and low back disability in the mining industry. There are numerous factors associated with development of LBP, many of which can be effectively controlled while some cannot. Better job design is promoted as the best method of reducing cases of LBP and can also reduce the disability (i.e., lost time from work) associated with LBP when it happens. The report draws attention to what is currently known about LBP, what the causes are thought to be, and discusses recent back injury trends in the mining industry. Research describing unique physical demands in mining, such as the capabilities and limitations of working in awkward postures, is also presented. Methods that can be used to prevent initial LBP episodes are provided, including facilities design and layout for materials and supplies, use of mechanicalassist devices, improved design of lifting tasks, and better seat design. Methods of reducing the disability associated with LBP (including workplace design, proactive return-to-work efforts, communication, and management commitment) are also discussed. The report concludes that control of LBP and disability in mining requires a comprehensive approach to limit the repetitive loading that can occur on the low back due to manual materials-handling tasks and exposure to whole-body vibration (WBV). Specific recommendations include the following: 1. Successful LBP prevention efforts require a proactive program that has strong management commitment and incorporates employee involvement. 2. More efficient supply handling systems and use of mechanical-assist devices can greatly reduce exposure to hazardous lifting tasks. 3. Lifting tasks should be designed to minimize low back stress. Tools to evaluate and redesign lifting tasks are presented. 4. Improved seat design can reduce exposure to WBV and improve posture, leading to reduced LBP risk. 5. The disability associated with LBP can be reduced. Getting the worker back on the job as quickly as possible is in the interest of everyone involved." - NIOSHTIC-2
Download or read book Reducing Low Back Pain and Disability in Mining written by Sean Gallagher and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2008-09-30 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report seeks to provide managers, supervisors and safety and health professionals with a greater understanding of Low Back Pain (LBP) and low back disability (work time lost due to LBP). The report attempts to improve one's understanding of the many factors that influence LBP, provides the latest research information related to its causes, and describes methods that have proven to be effective in preventing LBP and disability.
Download or read book Reducing Low Back Pain and Disability in Mining written by Department of Health and Human Services and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report was written in an effort to provide better control measures for low back pain (LBP) and low back disability in the mining industry. There are numerous factors associated with development of LBP, many of which can be effectively controlled while some cannot. Better job design is promoted as the best method of reducing cases of LBP and can also reduce the disability (i.e., lost time from work) associated with LBP when it happens. The report draws attention to what is currently known about LBP, what the causes are thought to be, and discusses recent back injury trends in the mining industry. Research describing unique physical demands in mining, such as the capabilities and limitations of working in awkward postures, is also presented. Methods that can be used to prevent initial LBP episodes are provided, including facilities design and layout for materials and supplies, use of mechanical-assist devices, improved design of lifting tasks, and better seat design. Methods of reducing the disability associated with LBP (including workplace design, proactive return-to-work efforts, communication, and management commitment) are also discussed. The report concludes that control of LBP and disability in mining requires a comprehensive approach to limit the repetitive loading that can occur on the low back due to manual materials-handling tasks and exposure to whole-body vibration (WBV). Specific recommendations include the following: • Successful LBP prevention efforts require a proactive program that has strong management commitment and incorporates employee involvement. • More efficient supply handling systems and use of mechanical-assist devices can greatly reduce exposure to hazardous lifting tasks. • Lifting tasks should be designed to minimize low back stress. Tools to evaluate and redesign lifting tasks are presented. • Improved seat design can reduce exposure to WBV and improve posture, leading to reduced LBP risk. • The disability associated with LBP can be reduced. Getting the worker back on the job as quickly as possible is in the interest of everyone involved.
Download or read book Musculoskeletal Disorders and the Workplace written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2001-06-24 with total page 511 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every year workers' low-back, hand, and arm problems lead to time away from jobs and reduce the nation's economic productivity. The connection of these problems to workplace activities-from carrying boxes to lifting patients to pounding computer keyboards-is the subject of major disagreements among workers, employers, advocacy groups, and researchers. Musculoskeletal Disorders and the Workplace examines the scientific basis for connecting musculoskeletal disorders with the workplace, considering people, job tasks, and work environments. A multidisciplinary panel draws conclusions about the likelihood of causal links and the effectiveness of various intervention strategies. The panel also offers recommendations for what actions can be considered on the basis of current information and for closing information gaps. This book presents the latest information on the prevalence, incidence, and costs of musculoskeletal disorders and identifies factors that influence injury reporting. It reviews the broad scope of evidence: epidemiological studies of physical and psychosocial variables, basic biology, biomechanics, and physical and behavioral responses to stress. Given the magnitude of the problem-approximately 1 million people miss some work each year-and the current trends in workplace practices, this volume will be a must for advocates for workplace health, policy makers, employers, employees, medical professionals, engineers, lawyers, and labor officials.
Download or read book Medical Geology in Mining written by Kirtikumar Randive and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-06-14 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses a wide range of health-related mining issues, with particular reference to occupational diseases, metal toxicity, postural injuries in miners, modern fire safety controls, noise-induced hearing loss prevention, and noise mapping. Mining plays a central role in the development of modern civilization. By providing the essential raw materials, mining ensures progress, safety, and comfort of people. However, this necessary activity comes with several woes, the most important of which are occupational health hazards. Mines act as sources of constant danger and risk to the miners irrespective of the scale of mining, such as large-scale industrial mining or small-scale artisanal mining. Not only are there accidents, but continuous exposure to dust, metal toxicity, hazardous gases and fumes, and loud noises, giving rise to a variety of diseases to mine workers. The comprehensive coverage of issues and the case studies will make this book an essential reference and critical reading. Medical geology is a necessary discipline in earth sciences. Unfortunately, not much literature is available on this subject. Therefore, this book is essential for practicing engineers and supervisors in mines, health and safety professionals, researchers, and mining industry students.
Download or read book Understanding Human Error in Mine Safety written by Geoff Simpson and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-04-17 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The consideration of human factors issues is vital to the mining industry. As in other safety-critical domains, human performance problems constitute a significant threat to system safety, making the study of human factors an important field for improving safety in mining operations. The primary purpose of this book is to provide the reader with a much-needed overview of human factors within the mining industry, in particular to understand the role of human error in mine safety, explaining contemporary risk management and safety systems approaches. The approach taken is multidisciplinary and holistic, based on a model of the systems of work in the mining industry domain. The ingredients in this model include individual operators, groups/teams, technology/equipment, work organisation and the physical environment. Throughout the book, topics such as human error and safety management are covered through the use of real examples and case studies, allowing the reader to see the practical significance of the material presented while making the text rigorous, useful and enjoyable. Understanding Human Error in Mine Safety is written for professionals in the field, researchers and students of mining engineering, safety or human factors.
Download or read book Reducing Back Injuries in Low coal Mines written by Sean Gallagher and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Disability in the Industrial Revolution written by David M. Turner and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 2018-04-03 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This electronic version has been made available under a Creative Commons (BY-NC-ND) open access license. An electronic version of this book is also available under a Creative Commons (CC-BY-NC-ND) license, thanks to the support of the Wellcome Trust. The Industrial Revolution produced injury, illness and disablement on a large scale and nowhere was this more visible than in coalmining. Disability in the Industrial Revolution sheds new light on the human cost of industrialisation by examining the lives and experiences of those disabled in an industry that was vital to Britain’s economic growth. Although it is commonly assumed that industrialisation led to increasing marginalisation of people with impairments from the workforce, disabled mineworkers were expected to return to work wherever possible, and new medical services developed to assist in this endeavour. This book explores the working lives of disabled miners and analyses the medical, welfare and community responses to disablement in the coalfields. It shows how disability affected industrial relations and shaped the class identity of mineworkers. The book will appeal to students and academics interested in disability, occupational health and social history.
Download or read book Minerals Today written by and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Back Injury Among Healthcare Workers written by William Charney and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2003-07-28 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently calculated nearly 60,000 musculoskeletal injuries to healthcare workers resulting from heavy lifting during attempts to move patients. Often the nurses, aides, orderlies, and attendants who suffered permanent injuries were forced out of the profession, straining an already inadequate pool of workers and
Download or read book Low Back Disorders written by Stuart McGill and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2007 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second edition of 'Low Back Disorders' provides research information on low back problems and shows readers how to interpret the data for clinical applications.
Download or read book Review of Recent Research on Organizational and Behavioral Factors Associated with Mine Safety written by Robert H. Peters and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bureau of Mines Research written by United States. Bureau of Mines and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book List of Bureau of Mines Publications and Articles with Subject and Author Index written by United States. Bureau of Mines and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ergonomics Processes written by Janet Torma-Krajewski and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2009-02-28 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this document is to provide information on implementing a successful ergonomics process that is part of the organizational culture. Section I describes the basic elements of the process and then discusses the importance of employee participation in the implementation process. Section II describes how three mining companies implemented ergonomics processes, including lessons learned. Interventions implemented by the mining companies are presented in Section III, along with information on changes to discomfort levels at one of the companies. Section IV describes various tools used when implementing the processes, while section V focuses on training, including a presentation for management that promotes the value of ergonomics processes.
Download or read book Information Circular written by and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Research on Work related Low Back Disorders written by Rik Op De Beeck and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recoge: 1. Introduction - 2. The nature of work-related low back disorders - 3. Risk factors - 4. Strategies and effectiveness of prevention - 5. Risk assessment methods - 6. Future research topics - 7. Conclusions - 8. References - 9. Appendices.
