Index IntroductionRULA and REBA Ergonomic AnalysisOSHA Ergonomic Safety StandardConclusionIntroductionA problematic work environment condition can cause temporary pain or long-term disability. Furthermore, a poorly constructed work environment will result in lower work efficiency and decreased production, which will result in lost profits for the company and increased workers' compensation due to workplace injuries. Due to adverse working conditions, an employee is very likely to leave their work area and loiter. Therefore, it will lead to a decrease in production, ensuring that the employee works as comfortably as possible, while maximizing productivity times. To determine the ergonomic solution, I will examine the workspace using RULA and REBA and compare these results to the table in the book. Based on the review, I will use the information to identify the area where we can improve the employee workstation. Then I will review OSHA's safety standards recommendations, see what is required, and determine whether we can further improve workplace safety standards. Say no to plagiarism. Get a tailor-made essay on "Why Violent Video Games Shouldn't Be Banned"? Get an Original Essay Ergonomic Analysis RULA and REBA The area I will evaluate will be the building block of a unit. The unit is approximately 36 x 60 feet wide and is supported by a large square concrete slab approximately six feet off the ground. Below the unit, an employee is welding on top of the unit. Inspecting the employee in the CSA work area and their welding posture, I compile some data using the RULA and REBA tables to determine the ergonomic risk within the CSA work area. During the inspection, the employee is standing and welding on a ship's overhead unit. Using the RULA chart, we will inspect the employee's three positions, the upper arm, the lower arm and the wrist to identify the RULA rating score. Starting from the upper arm it is in a 90+ degree position, a +4 to RULA, including +1 for the raised shoulder position. In the 100+ degree lower arm position, it puts the worker at +2. Finally, the wrist position is formed by a +1 fist and a +1 midline rotated wrist. When calculating the result of the RULA table, the final score was 4, which places the employee in an action level 2. A level 2 indicates that the worker is potentially at risk of injury due to the welding posture and that the action must be correct. I then proceed to evaluate the REBA employee's neck, trunk and leg posture. The employee's neck posture is at 10-20 degrees, which puts him at +2. The neck was also slightly bent for clear vision, adding +1, for a total of +3 for neck posture. Next, we look at the employee's trunk posture. The result was +2 for trunk extension. Also, both legs are on the ground, a +1. Bring the final total REBA score to 4 with the action level of 2 to bring the risk level to medium and require attention to correct the problem. My two suggestions for improving employee posture, including eliminating the need for overhead welding, are the use of an adjustable seating position device and prefabrication to eliminate the need for overhead welding and implementing administrative control. A seated position that will allow the employee to reduce posture extension of the back, neck and reduce leg fatigue due to).