OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONSMotion analysis of three workers at a large hospital kitchen was conducted using video recordings as part of this case study. Workers were observed during both a high-demand period and a low-demand period to evaluate their exposure to physical risk factors for work-related musculoskeletal disorders. On average, workers’ reaching posture did not change significantly with customer demand. However, recovery time decreased by 18% and hand activity level (HAL) increased by…
