3168The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) received a request for a health hazard evaluation (HHE) at three eyeglass manufacturing facilities in Minnesota. Managers submitted the HHE request because of ergonomic concerns and musculoskeletal disorders of employees working in the surfacing and finishing departments. NIOSH's findings and recommendations are discussed.
3168The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) received a request for a health hazard evaluation (HHE) at three eyeglass manufacturing facilities in Minnesota. Managers submitted the HHE request because of ergonomic concerns and musculoskeletal disorders of employees working in the surfacing and finishing departments. NIOSH's findings and recommendations are discussed.