An ergonomic assessment of the airline baggage handler
An ergonomic assessment of the airline baggage handler
An ergonomic assessment of the airline baggage handler
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71.3.4.4 Evidence <strong>of</strong> No Effect <strong>of</strong> Work Factors (-). Adequate studies consistentlyshow that <strong>the</strong> specific workplace risk factor(s) is not related to development <strong>of</strong> MSD(Bernard, 1997).It follows that a positive relationship can be made with lifting <strong>baggage</strong>, for anextended amount <strong>of</strong> time, and prevailing back pain experienced after lifting. The<strong>baggage</strong> <strong>handler</strong>'s job involves heavy and repetitive lifting, which can affect <strong>the</strong> posture,which in turn can result in MSD to <strong>the</strong> neck, shoulders and back.
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