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Quick Exposure Check (QEC) Calculator
Assessment tool for work-related musculoskeletal disorders
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Back
?
When performing the task, is the back:
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< 20° of flexion/extension, twisting, or side bending
20° - 60° of flexion/extension, twisting or side bending
> 60° of flexion, twisting or side bending
Is lifting pushing/pulling or carrying part of the task?
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No
Yes
Does the back remain static for most part?
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No
Yes
Is the movement of the back:
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Infrequent (around 3 times per minute or less)
Frequent (around 8 times per minute)
Very frequent (around 12 times per minute or more)
Shoulder/Arm
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When the task is performed, are the hands:
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At or below waist height
At about chest height
At or above shoulder height
Is the shoulder/arm movement:
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Infrequent (some intermittent movement)
Frequent (regular movement with some pauses)
Very frequent (almost continuous movement)
Wrist/Hand
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Is the task performed with:
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An almost straight wrist
A deviated or bent wrist
Are there similar motion patterns repeated:
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10 times per minute or less
11 to 20 times per minute
More than 20 times per minute
Neck
?
When performing the task, is the head/neck bent or twisted?
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No
Yes, occasionally
Yes, continuously
Maximum Weight Handled
Is the maximum weight handled manually for this task:
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Light (5 kg or less)
Moderate (6 to 10 kg)
Heavy (11 to 20kg)
Very heavy (more than 20 kg)
Duration
On average, how much time is spent per day performing this task?
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Less than 2 hours
2 to 4 hours
More than 4 hours
Maximum Force Exerted
When performing this task, what is the maximum amount for force exerted by one hand?
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Low (e.g. less than 1 kg)
Medium (e.g. 1 to 4 kg)
High (e.g. more than 4 kg)
Visual Demands
Are the visual demands for this task:
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Low (almost no need to view fine details)
High (need to view some fine details)
Vibration
At work, how long are vibratory tools used for?
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Less than one hour per day or Never
Between 1 and 4 hours per day
More than 4 hours per day
Driving
At work, is a vehicle driven for:
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Less than one hour per day or Never
Between 1 and 4 hours per day
More than 4 hours per day
Work Pace
Is there difficulty keeping up with the pace of the work?
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Never
Sometimes
Often
Stress
In general, how stressful is this job?
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Not at all stressful
Mildly stressful
Moderately stressful
Very stressful
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