| Exposure | No. of exposed (N) | % exposed |
|---|---|---|
| Biomechanical exposures | ||
| Manual handling of vibrating tools | 218 | 5.3 |
| Vibration from a fixed machine | 160 | 3.9 |
| Manual materials handling | 550 | 13.4 |
| Standing and walking | 736 | 17.9 |
| Awkward posture | 634 | 15.4 |
| Handling objects or tools | 167 | 4.1 |
| Working on a production line | 204 | 5.0 |
| Other biomechanical constraints | 555 | 13.5 |
| Physical exposures | ||
| Noise | 1178 | 28.6 |
| Cold temperatures | 676 | 16.4 |
| Hot temperatures | 821 | 19.9 |
| Outdoor work | 284 | 6.9 |
| Psychological demands | ||
| High work pace | 725 | 17.6 |
| Mental load | 928 | 22.5 |
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