Quick Exposure Checklist (QEC) for the Assessment of Workplace Risks for Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs)

6.1 Background and Applications 6-1 6.2 Procedure 6-2 Step 1: Self-Training • Step 2: Observer’s Assessment Checklist • Step 3: Worker’s Assessment Checklist • Step 4: Calculation of Exposure Scores • Step 5: Consideration of Actions 6.3 Advantages 6-3 6.4 Disadvantages 6-3 6.5 Example of QEC Output 6-3 6.6 Related Methods 6-4 6.7 Standards and Regulations 6-4 6.8 Approximate Training and Application Times 6-4 Reliability and Validity • Tools Needed References 6-5h Appendix 6.1 QEC User Guide 6-5 Appendix 6.2 Quick Exposure Checklist (QEC) for Work-Related Musculoskeletal Risks 6-8 Appendix 6.3 Worker’s Assessment 6-9 Appendix 6.4 Table of Exposure Scores 6-10