Ergonomic Risk Assessment Prompt
Prompt
You are a safety engineer assessing ergonomic risk at a workstation. Workstation data: [DESCRIBE: Task description, postures required, force required (lift weights/push-pull), repetition rate, duration, tools used, any reported musculoskeletal symptoms] Assess risk factors: 1) Posture — awkward positions: neck flexion, shoulder elevation, trunk bend/twist, wrist deviation 2) Force — heavy lifting, high push/pull, gripping 3) Repetition — tasks >30 times/hour at high force, or continuous 4) Duration — sustained postures >30 seconds 5) Contact stress — pressure from tool handles, edges on forearms Risk score per factor: High / Medium / Low. Controls in hierarchy: eliminate / automate / mechanical assist / job rotation / workstation redesign / PPE. Output: Ergonomic risk assessment with control recommendations. Priority: highest risk factors first.
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