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The document describes three types of controls to address ergonomic hazards in the workplace: engineering controls which use physical changes to eliminate hazards, administrative controls which establish efficient processes like job rotation, and personal protective equipment to reduce exposure like padded gloves. Engineering controls examples include lifting devices and adjustable work tables. Administrative controls examples are requiring two people for heavy lifts and staffing floaters for breaks.

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The document describes three types of controls to address ergonomic hazards in the workplace: engineering controls which use physical changes to eliminate hazards, administrative controls which establish efficient processes like job rotation, and personal protective equipment to reduce exposure like padded gloves. Engineering controls examples include lifting devices and adjustable work tables. Administrative controls examples are requiring two people for heavy lifts and staffing floaters for breaks.

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Type of Control

Workplace Examples

Engineering Controls (implement physical change to

Use a device to lift and reposition heavy objects to limit force exertion

the workplace, which eliminates/reduces the hazard on

Reduce the weight of a load to limit force exertion

the job/task)

Reposition a work table to eliminate a long/excessive reach and enable working in neutral
postures

Use diverging conveyors off a main line so that tasks are less repetitive

Install diverters on conveyors to direct materials toward the worker to eliminate excessive leaning

or reaching
Redesign tools to enable neutral postures

Administrative and Work Practice Controls (establish

Require that heavy loads are only lifted by two people to limit force exertion

efficient processes or procedures)

Establish systems so workers are rotated away from tasks to minimize the duration of continual
exertion, repetitive motions, and awkward postures. Design a job rotation system in which
employees rotate between jobs that use different muscle groups

Staff "floaters" to provide periodic breaks between scheduled breaks


Properly use and maintain pneumatic and power tools

Personal Protective Equipment (use protection to

Use padding to reduce direct contact with hard, sharp, or vibrating surfaces

reduce exposure to ergonomics-related risk factors)

Wear good fitting thermal gloves to help with cold conditions while maintaining the ability to
grasp items easily

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