Risk factors associated with food service work include:
- Repetitive motions
- Forceful exertions
- Lifting, reaching, and bending
- Pushing and pulling
- Awkward and static postures
- Standing
- Contact stress
- Temperature extremes
Learn how to control ergonomic risk factors associated with your work:
- Schedule group training: Have an ergonomic specialist present group training in your workplace, focusing on the tasks and equipment your group uses. To schedule group training:
- You need at least 6 participants.
- E-mail your request to ehsih@ucsd.edu, including:
- Your name
- Department
- Phone number and e-mail address
- Building and room number
Need an expert? Contact an ergonomics specialist.
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