on 5/8/03 11:38 am, Chloe Coleridge at [log in to unmask] wrote:
> Hi All
>
> I have been asked to do an independent assessment on 2 research nurse who have
> developed RSI as a result of taking large volumes of blood for reserach
> purposes using 60 ml syringes.( up to 2000ml/day)
>
> I understand that despite adjustments to thier working practices, they are
> still having problems.
>
> Has anyone come across a similar problem amongst phelobotomists and if so
> could you recommend any alternative equipment to large syringes that could be
> used to take blood for such purposes
>
> I am seeing them tomorrow so any thoughts would be most welcome ASAP
>
> Chloe
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Hello (again) Chloe
You will probably have seen your research nurses by now. However, if you are
going to undertake a risk assessment as I suggested earlier have you
considered using the RULA assessment approach? For those on the list who are
unfamiliar with this RULA was developed by McAtameny and Corlett of
Nottingham University. It is a survey method developed for use in ergonomic
assessments of workplaces where work-related upper limb (and upper body)
problems are reported. It incorporates an assessment of
work postures
numbers of movements
force
static muscle work
time worked without a break
I think this may be a useful reference:
McAtamney, L. and Corlett, E.N. (1993) RULA -: A survey method for
investigation of work-related upper limb disorders. Applied Ergonomics
24(2), 91-99
I know this isn't giving you a "quick fix" solution but it is a start to
help you document the problem.
Hope this is helpful
Anne
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