WHAT ARE ERGONOMIC RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH WELDING?

• Lifting heavy loads (cylinders, cables, etc.).
• Awkward body postures (outreached arms, awkward position of neck and head, kneeling/squatting).
• Static body positioning (long duration of tasks, manual precision).
• Continuous force (grip strength).

• Learn to recognize symptoms of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs; also called repetitive strain injuries or RSIs). Repeated uncomfortable postures and tasks can cause injury.

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