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The Graphic Arts International Union (GAIU) has, under OSHA's new directions grant, developed a Safety and Health Awareness Program for Employers and Employees, otherwise known as SHAPE. To further aid the program, the GAIU commissioned the University of Michigan postgraduate students to do a full eight week survey of a trade bindery firm and a lithographic printing operation in Detroit. Each student was assigned to focus on one of four ergonomic segments, namely toxic chemicals, noise pollution, illumination and physiological stress. To further aid the program, the GAIU commissioned the University of Michigan postgraduate students to do a full eight week survey of a trade bindery firm and a lithographic printing operation in Detroit. Each student was assigned to focus on one of four ergonomic segments, namely toxic chemicals, noise pollution, illumination and physiological stress. The survey utilized a mobile laboratory and computer facilities for final conclusions and recommendations. Since many of the job processes surveyed are similarly used throughout the United States and abroad, the report is applicable to many locations. The research objective was to develop awareness of possible ergonomic problems so as to improve working conditions by modifying workers behavior and initiating changes with plant management and manufacturers of machines and equipment used.