Health Hazard Evaluation Report: HETA-2011-0131-3221, September 2014. Evaluation of Ergonomic Risk Factors, Thermal Exposures, and Job Stress at an Airline Catering Facility.

摘要

The Health Hazard Evaluation Program received a request from a union representing airline catering employees at one facility. The union was concerned about work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), extreme hot and cold temperatures, job stress, and employees being injured while working in the kitchen and on the loading docks. At the time of our visit, the facility had approximately 500 employees and operated two shifts. The company catered for one major airline and serviced 16 international flights and 220-260 domestic flights per day. Employees prepared food, beverages, and nonfood amenities.