Critical Analysis of the report on the `Ergonimics Evaluation` of snowmobiles at Yellowstone National Park.

Critical Analysis of the Report on the Ergonomics Evaluation of Snowmobiles at Yellowstone National Park

During the period of February 17 to February 25 , 2000 , the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Hazard conducted an ergonomics evaluation of all personnel at Yellowstone National Park (YNP ) who frequently rides on snowmobiles . This was in relation to the request of the National Park Services (NPS ) to the Senior Industrial Hygienist from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA ) to conduct a study based on the continued increase of costs due to work related

injuries and illnesses of the Yellowstone National Park 's employees specifically maintenance and rangers , who utilized snowmobiles to patrol and maintain the park . The YNP , like any other national parks in the United States , is under the jurisdiction of the NPS

During 1999 , a large volume of snowmobiles entered the park from the West entrance since it is closer to many of the tourist spots on the park such as restaurants , hotels , and snowmobiles rental stores which consequently supports the winter activities at the park . This large volume of snowmobiles entering the park from the West to the Old Faithful transformed the surface of the road to bumps ' and moguls instead of a smooth layer . This has created a serious concern on the rangers and maintenance personnel who patrol the park since they have developed related work injuries in the form of musculoskeletal dis of the shoulder , hand , arms , and back

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