Table 2.
Main categories | Sub-categories | Examples from interviews |
Initiation of assignments | Reactive | Reported WMSD |
Rehabilitation | ||
Injunctions of authority | ||
Proactive | Periodical screening | |
Periodical risk assessment | ||
Assessment of physical exposures | No specific method | Direct observations |
Interviews | ||
Photo | ||
Expertise | ||
OBRATs | SWEA-AFS | |
KIM | ||
VIDAR | ||
NIOSH-LE | ||
Own-developed tools | ||
Direct measurement tools | Dynamometer | |
Feedback and evaluation of assignments | Feedback | Written reports |
Evaluation | Effects of assignments seldom evaluated | |
In-house/partially in-house greater opportunity to follow up assignments |