Health Hazard Evaluation Report HETA-83-053-1554, Chef Francisco, Incorporated, Eugene, Oregon

摘要

A health hazard evaluation at Chef Francisco, Incorporated (SIC-2038), Eugene, Oregon, was conducted. The evaluation was requested by teamsters Local 670 due to a high incidence of musculoskeletal disorders among employees that were thought to be job related. Ergonomic assessments of selected jobs in the soup, new and old bakery departments were performed. The OSHA log of injuries and illnesses and company medical records were reviewed. The authors conclude that manual material handling jobs were potentially hazardous to workers at the facility. Recommendations include providing safety and accident training for new employees and moving or redesigning equipment to reduce stress during heavy lifting or transporting of loads.