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In a laundry processing plant, what is a primary risk associated with 'sorting and washing' operations?
In a laundry processing plant, what is a primary risk associated with 'sorting and washing' operations?
- Eye strain from inspecting laundry.
- Low back pain due to manual material handling. (correct)
- Exposure to chemical cleaning agents.
- Risk of slips and falls on wet floors.
Which strategy would MOST effectively reduce manual material handling in a laundry processing plant during the sorting and washing process?
Which strategy would MOST effectively reduce manual material handling in a laundry processing plant during the sorting and washing process?
- Loading laundry directly into bins from the pile under the chute. (correct)
- Sorting laundry into designated bins prior to loading.
- Implementing a mandatory stretching program for all workers.
- Requiring workers to use back braces during lifting tasks.
How would shortening the laundry chute (pipe) improve working conditions in the 'sorting and washing' area?
How would shortening the laundry chute (pipe) improve working conditions in the 'sorting and washing' area?
- Decreasing the temperature of the laundry.
- Creating more space and reducing the pulling force needed for sorting. (correct)
- Reducing the number of workers required for sorting.
- Increasing the speed at which laundry is processed.
What is the BEST way to mitigate the stress on workers' feet and lower backs when standing on a concrete floor in the 'sorting and washing' areas?
What is the BEST way to mitigate the stress on workers' feet and lower backs when standing on a concrete floor in the 'sorting and washing' areas?
What are three basic functions a laundry process should accomplish?
What are three basic functions a laundry process should accomplish?
In the context of laundry processing, what does 'suspension of soil' refer to?
In the context of laundry processing, what does 'suspension of soil' refer to?
What is the MOST proactive approach a laundry processing plant can take to reduce manual material handling?
What is the MOST proactive approach a laundry processing plant can take to reduce manual material handling?
Besides reorganizing workflow, what additional step can be taken to improve working conditions in the laundry area?
Besides reorganizing workflow, what additional step can be taken to improve working conditions in the laundry area?
What is an appropriate footwear recommendation for workers standing on concrete floors?
What is an appropriate footwear recommendation for workers standing on concrete floors?
Considering that the 'sorting and washing' areas often have concrete floors, which of the following would be MOST effective in reducing physical stress?
Considering that the 'sorting and washing' areas often have concrete floors, which of the following would be MOST effective in reducing physical stress?
Flashcards
Low back pain
Low back pain
Manual handling tasks in laundry processing pose a risk for this type of pain.
Manual material handling
Manual material handling
Reorganizing work flow to load laundry directly into bins under the chute can reduce the need for this.
Laundry chute
Laundry chute
Shortening this will create more space and reduce the force needed to sort laundry.
Cushioned shoes or inserts
Cushioned shoes or inserts
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Anti-fatigue matting
Anti-fatigue matting
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Three basic functions of washing process
Three basic functions of washing process
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Study Notes
- Sorting and washing operations in laundry processing plants are typically manual material handling tasks, posing a risk for low back pain.
- Manual material handling cannot be fully eliminated
- It is possible to reduce it by reorganizing the flow of work
- Instead of sorting towels and linen before loading them into the bins, it would be preferable to load the laundry in the bins directly from the pile under the chute to eliminate handling the same laundry twice.
- Further improvements of working conditions can be achieved by reducing stressful body movements while handling the laundry.
- Shortening the laundry chute (pipe) through which laundry is dropped would create more space so that the laundry would not compress against the pipe itself.
- As a consequence, the sorting of the laundry would require less pulling force.
- Working in the "sorting and washing" areas requires standing on a concrete floor
- Workers should wear shoes that provide good cushioning or they should use proper Inserts to lessen the stress on the feet and on the lower back, and use anti-fatigue matting if practical.
- This process performs three basic functions: Removal of soil, suspension of soil and discharge of the soil from the machine to the drain
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