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title: Applied Ergonomics Risk Assessment
description: Ergonomic risk factors are leading contributors to occupational injuries and illnesses in the form of workplace musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) and injuries from human error.  Identification, assessment, and treatment of ergonomic risk factors should follow the established risk management process in ANSI/ASSP/ISO 31000 and 31010.  While there are numerous ergonomics assessment methods, most are specifically targeted to body segments or specific tasks and applications and require advanced training and knowledge to use proficiently.  One method, the Ergonomics Risk Assessment Tool (ERAT), can be applied to most applications by individuals with limited training.  In this technical analysis, the authors present a case study demonstrating the multiple risk factors and risk summation theory using the ERAT.
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# [Applied Ergonomics Risk Assessment](https://bcspshift.com/shift-articles/applied-ergonomics-risk-assessment)

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