Hi there;

I'm looking for concise, up to date information on the cost (direct &/ indirect) of MSD's per injury ie processing, maunfacturing, mining, automotive, construction in the states, UK, Australia, Asia.  Such information is not readily available in South Africa.

Looking forward to the feedback.

Sally

Hi - I am looking for as much info/ research on forklift drivers and the required sitting eye height, load stacking heights and visual blind spots. For example,  a driver  has a seated eye height of 115cm (measured from floor of forklift 'cockpit' to line of site).  He's requried to move a load 190cm high off the ground.  If a person of average height walks in front of the load, the driver can only see this person from 4m in front of the forklift.. If the stacking height in increased by 30cm - he can only see a person 10m ahead of the load in motion.  Therefore, there is a very large blindspot.  I need to calculate the minumum seated eye height in order to reduce the 10m blind spot to <4m.  Any takers?

Hi there,

I have just done an office ergonomics assessment on a client who has suffered from Scoliosis since birth.  This is the first time that I am presented with such a situation ans I was wondering if anyone could offer any advice on the seated working posture for someone suffereing with Scoliosis? Interesting links etc?

Many Thanks!