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Introduction
Companies should recognise corporate responsibility and ensure a positive attitude to general physical and mental health.
The study of aviation maintenance human factors should focus on the different people who perform the work and address physical, physiological as well as psychological issues and exposures.
By focusing on the people who perform the work and addressing the identified issues it is necessary to focus on the individuals, their physical capabilities, and the factors that affect them. Please note however attention to the individual should not stop at only the physical abilities, the program should also address the physiological and psychological factors that affect performance.
Physical Work Best Practice
Prior to commencing a task, a quick review should be carried out to ensure the following elements have been considered:
a) Do we understand exactly the nature of the task that has to be done?
b) Do we have the appropriate resources available to do this task effectively (means safely, accurately and within the required timeframe)
c) Is Personnel knowledgeable and competent to perform the task?
d) Is the correct support equipment, materials and spares available?
e) Are the correct documentation and technical information available?
f) Are all the facilities required available (hangar space, lighting)?
Joint Responsibility
It is the responsibility of the management to ensure staff have suitable training.
However, it is ultimately the responsibility of the individual who must evaluate and decide whether he or she has the necessary skills and experience to do what is assigned.
What effect does Physical Work have on our Bodies?
The majority of tasks contain elements of fine motor control, means they require precision, strength and gross manipulation.
We all understand that our body is a physical frame which is held together by joints that permit various movements. Muscles enable the motive force for the required movements, both fine and gross and together this arrangement is known as the musculoskeletal system.
As we age the musculoskeletal system has a tendency to stiffen and our muscles become weaker. As a result, it is more likely to see injuries in this group of people.
Mitigations
Healthy living and exercise will help to minimize the effects of ageing and can help support the maintenance of normal weight.
Performing physical work will result in fatigue, so it is important that there are adequate rest and recovery time between work periods.
Take correct breaks as missing a break can support the onset of fatigue which can diminish motor skills, perception and awareness.
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