NIOSH Report Evaluates MSDs in Poultry Processing

摘要

NIOSH has issued the final report based on its health hazard evaluation at a South Carolina poultry processing plant. NIOSH found that: 1. 42% of workers in the study showed evidence of carpal tunnel syndrome. 2. 41% of workers in the study had jobs involving hand activity and force above recommended limits for minimizing risk of carpal tunnel syndrome. 3. Of the 131 employees who participated in both the baseline and follow-up evaluations, at follow-up 32% were performing job tasks that were above the recommended limits for hand activity and force.