{SOLVED} Unit 4 case study.doc MOS 5101 SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION Case Study 2021

Unit 4 case MOS 5101 SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION Case Study MOS 5101-18N-SU21L-S1, Master of Science Occupational Safety & Health Incidence Rate of Acme Industries Acme Industries manufactures microwave ovens with a production workforce of 450 full- time workers. The process includes using pneumatic screwdrivers and drills and manually lifting boxes weighing up to 35 pounds from a height of 24  to a height of 36 . Over the past year, there have been 35 cases of carpal tunnel syndrome and 15 cases of lower back strain reported. There were 850,000 total work hours at the facility for the year. Using the incident rate calculation (OSHA 1904.7): Incidence rate = (Number of new cases/yr)×(200,000work hrs)per facility Number of hours worked/facility/year