Industrial Ergonomics
You have sustained a flat tire while driving your company vehicle. The vehicle has a spare tire. In this essay, describe the steps necessary to change out the tire. Focus on the following movements:
• jacking up the vehicle,
• removing the lug nuts,
• lifting the flat tire off the axle,
• bending over and lifting the spare tire out of the trunk,
• placing the spare tire on the car,
• tightening the lug nuts, and
• placing the flat tire in the trunk.
What specific movements would be required to perform these tasks. Use the textbook Appendix B Physical Risk Factor checklist to explain your answers. Also, discuss the possible work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) that could occur.
Create a process and strategy that the operator can follow that will allow for a safe method for each bulleted tasks. Ensure the processes and strategy includes all lifting and bending motions that are required when changing the flat tire.
Your response must be at least 500 words in length.
