This Assignment Involves Reading Two Scenarios And Then Answ

This assignment involves reading two scenarios and then answering each

This assignment involves reading two scenarios and then answering each

This assignment involves reading two scenarios and then answering each question that follows the scenarios. Insert your responses just below each question, save all of your work, and then submit it in Blackboard for grading.

Scenario #1: Ben the Truck Driver

In this scenario, Ben is a truck driver who has been driving for at least 15 years and is now complaining of right shoulder and neck pain. Ben is 45 years old, 6 feet tall, and weighs 220 pounds. Ben has been driving a semi-truck, which has a handle for climbing into the truck and it is mounted on the side of the cab.

The trailers Ben usually hauls are box trailers, and Ben has to climb into and out of the trailer multiple times per day using the handle on the rear of the trailer.

Scenario 1 Details

Ben is delivering pipe to an oil field in North Dakota. The pipe comes from a yard in Texas where Ben picked up the load. During the trip, Ben notices a large red mark on his upper arm. As the trip continues, the red mark appears infected and ulcerated. Ben seeks medical attention after delivery, and the diagnosis is a bite from a Brown Recluse Spider, requiring hospitalization, surgical debridement, and intravenous antibiotics.

Question 1

As you visualize the employee’s environment, how might this driver have been bitten by the spider? Explain the normal habitat for the Brown Recluse Spider and what might be done to prevent such a bite from occurring again. Your response should be at least 150 words.

Question 2

The truck trailer is a flatbed type with the pipe loaded on it and secured. The pipe is loaded from a pile on the ground. The driver loads the pipe in Texas in July. Describe what temperature and humidity issues the driver might face and how to mitigate them while loading and securing the pipe. Your response should be at least 150 words.

Question 3

Explain the hazards related to working around the loading and unloading of material concerning line of fire, pinch point, and falls. How would the driver address each hazard prior to beginning the load or unload? Your response should be at least 150 words.

Scenario #2: Beth’s Office Setting

Beth works in an office setting five days a week, primarily using a computer at her cubicle. She is 5'2" tall, and her office equipment is more suitable for taller employees. She can adjust her chair height but has recently started experiencing back and neck pain. Beth reported this to her employer and requested a medical evaluation.

Recently, Beth moved to a new office in a building under construction. As employees adapt to this new environment, several issues have arisen before they are communicated to the building manager.

Question 1

Several employees are complaining of headaches and eye strain in the new building. Describe potential causes within the building that might lead to these complaints. Your response should be at least 150 words.

Question 2

Beth has a new workspace with updated furniture and equipment. Provide examples of anthropometric measurements that could be used to adjust her workspace for comfort and ergonomic safety. Your response should be at least 150 words.

Question 3

Discuss OSHA’s General Duty Clause 5(a)(1) and how it relates to this scenario of a new office environment. Also, explain OSHA’s Clause 5(b) and its relevance. Your response should be at least 150 words.

References

  • Lehto, M., & Landry, S. J. (2013). Introduction to human factors and ergonomics for engineers (2nd ed.). Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration. (n.d.). OSH Act of 1970. Retrieved from https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/oshact/section5
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2020). Brown Recluse Spider. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/spiders/recluse.html
  • Griffin, M. J. (2004). Human factors in the design of work and recreation. Ergonomics, 47(9), 959–972.
  • Pickett, L. W. (2019). Ergonomics for every body. CRC Press.
  • Smith, J. P., & Williams, R. (2017). Workplace ergonomics: Improving safety and productivity. Journal of Occupational Health, 59(3), 198-205.
  • National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. (2013). Workplace ergonomics. Cincinnati, OH: NIOSH.
  • American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists. (2021). TLVs and BEIs: Threshold Limit Values for Chemical Substances and Physical Agent. Cincinnati, OH.
  • National Safety Council. (2018). Safe Loading and Unloading Procedures. Chicago, IL.
  • U.S. Department of Labor. (2016). Applying Ergonomics Principles to Reduce Worker Exposure. Washington, D.C.

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