Based on your workplace or another workplace identify a task

Based on your workplace (or another workplace) identify:

a task associated with vision

a task associated with noise

a task associated with vibration

a task associated with illumination

For each task identified above, identify administrative and/or engineering modifications you would recommend to correct these deficiencies.

Solution

Answer:-

A task associated with vision : Excessive brightness and Glare in Light source.

Modifications Required:

1. Direct glare can be reduced by using more luminaires with lower intensities, using baffles or diffusers on luminaries.

2. Glare can be reduced by using non-glossy or matte surfaces.

3.Increasing overall background lighting so as to decrease the contrast.

A task associated with noise: Constant noise from AC duct

Modifications Required:

1.Rectangular duct silencer or sound attenuators can be used for these air moving systems.

2. Resizing the duct work andreinstalling properly.

A task associated with vibration: Holding and operating power tools

Modifications Required

1. Properly maintaining the power tools equipments.

2. Altering workers body positions to lesson the disturbing vibratory forces.

3. Reduce the time workers are exposed to the vibration by altering work assignment within a group of employees.

A task associated with illumination: Improper lighting arrangement in workspace

Modifications Required

1. Use filters to diffuse overhead lighting

2. Dim overhead lights

3. Recommended level of light in offices 300 to 500 lux.

4. Covering windows and wall with adjustable blinds

5. Use matte finishes on walls, floors and furniture.