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Ergonomics - Work Healthy
The following suggestions will help reduce or moderate the effects
of repetitive work motion and/or extended vibration exposure:
1) Do not over-grip the machine/tool. Use only the force required to
maintain control.
2) Keep hands and body dry and warm. (Blood flow is important -
exercise hands and arms as often as necessary.)
3) Keep wrists as straight as possible. (Avoid hand positions that
require the wrist to be flexed, hyper extended or turned side-to-
side.)
4) Avoid anything that may inhibit blood circulation such as smoking
tobacco or cold temperatures.
5) Do not support body-weight on the tool during operation.
6) Maintain a stress-free posture for the entire body.
Prolonged exposure to vibrations created by vibrating sources may
cause health hazards. There are gloves, handle wraps and other
forms of protective measures available to help reduce the hazard.
The fit and condition of any vibration abatement measure must be
monitored.
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