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Steven A Lavender1, Carolyn M Sommerich2, Anas Kachlan2
1Integrated Systems Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA; Orthopaedics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA.
Abstract:
Grocery warehouse workers continue to experience high rates of musculoskeletal disorders largely due to the repetitive lifting performed during the product selection and palletizing process. This project aimed to describe ergonomics practices that have been implemented within grocery distribution centers in the United States that could help reduce musculoskeletal disorders. Ninety-seven management personnel from 30 distribution centers were interviewed regarding ergonomics practices in place within their respective facilities. Through this process 44 ergonomics practices were identified. Thirteen practices address how the facility is set up. Two practices focused on options within the warehouse's computer management system. Six practices targeted order selector tools. Seven practices focused on things that can be done in full-case pick operations. Eight organizational practices were identified that could facilitate ergonomics efforts. And finally, eight practices focused on reducing exposures to ergonomic hazards in piece-pick operations. For each identified practice implementation data were obtained.
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