Question: Ergonomic evaluation on wood splitting for firewood: 1 . Task description addressing the work environment, work layout, tools, and equipment. 2 . Identification of musculoskeletal

Ergonomic evaluation on wood splitting for firewood:
1. Task description addressing the work environment, work layout, tools, and equipment.
2. Identification of musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risk factors. Description of the risk factors using an evaluation tool (e.g., rapid upper limb assessment [RULA],rapid entire body assessment [REBA], checklist, National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health [NIOSH] lift equation) to evaluate the task.
3. Potential for an MSD injury (quantification of risk)
4. Potential MSD injuries that could result from exposure to the risk factors
5. Recommendations for controlling the risk factors associated with the task using the hierarchy of controls (engineering control, administrative control, and personal protective equipment)

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