Ergonomics for the 21st Century

ERGONOMICS FOR THE ST 21 CENTURY OFFICE OF RISK MANAGEMENT LOSS PREVENTION UNIT PRE-TEST What is ergonomics? What are MSDs? What are symptoms of MSD? How can I evaluate my workplace? What are some ergonomic solutions? COURSE OBJECTIVES Define ergonomics Establish ergonomics in the workplace Introduce basic skills in the recognition & control of occupational ergonomic hazards Introduce ergonomic exercises PROGRAM GOAL To minimize injuries due to chronic physical and psychological stresses, while maximizing productivity and efficiency ERGONOMICS DEFINED Ergonomics is the science of fitting the job to the worker BIOMECHANICS The science of measuring the amount of force put on the muscles and joints of people when working in different positions BIOMECHANICS CONT STATIC - Holding one object or body part in one position for an extended period EX Standing or sitting in a parking booth or at a microscope BIOMECHANICS CONT DYNAMIC - An activity created by the rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the muscles EX Walking DID YOU KNOW? As early as the 1700’s scientists were aware of repetitive movement injuries to workers Bernardino Ramazzini (1633-1714)  Clerks  Cobblers  Porters and tailors ERGONOMIC STUDY AREAS WORKERS - what they bring to the job TOOLS - what they bring to the worker Finger Massage VERY gently, massage the fingers of each hand individually Move toward the nail gently Massage the space between your fingers to widen and relax Finger Squeeze Squeeze a foam block OR the edge of your desk firmly with all fingers Hold for seconds Relax your grip ERGONOMICS PROGRAM Essential elements: Management Leadership and employee participation  Hazard information and reporting  Job Hazard Analysis and Control  Training  MSD Management  Program evaluation  ERGONOMICS POST TEST Whatthree threetypes typesof ofcontrols controlscan canwe weimplement implementas assolutions solutionsfor for What ergonomicproblems? problems? ergonomic ERGONOMICS POST TEST What three types of controls can we implement as solutions for ergonomic problems? Listthree three(3) (3)examples examplesof ofenvironmental environmentalconditions conditionsthat thataffect affect List employees employees ERGONOMICS POST TEST What three types of controls can we implement as solutions for ergonomic problems? List three (3) examples of environmental conditions that affect employees Postureisisnot notimportant importantin inregards regardsto toergonomics ergonomics TT or or FF Posture ERGONOMICS POST TEST What three types of controls can we implement as solutions for ergonomic problems? List three (3) examples of environmental conditions that affect employees Posture is not important in regards to ergonomics T or F Whatdoes doesMSD MSDstand standfor? for? What ERGONOMICS POST TEST What three types of controls can we implement as solutions for ergonomic problems? List three (3) examples of environmental conditions that affect employees Posture is not important in regards to ergonomics T or F What does MSD stand for? Twoexamples examplesof ofMSDs MSDsare, are,Tendonitis Tendonitisand andCarpal CarpalTunnel Tunnel Two Syndrome TT or or FF Syndrome ERGONOMICS POST TEST Whatisisergonomics? ergonomics? What ERGONOMICS POST TEST What is ergonomics? Listthree three(3) (3)signs signsof ofMSD MSD List ERGONOMICS POST TEST What is ergonomics? List three (3) signs of MSD Ergonomicsstudy studyareas areasinclude includethe theworker workerand andtools tools TT or or FF Ergonomics ERGONOMICS POST TEST What is ergonomics? List three (3) signs of MSD Ergonomics study areas include the worker and tools Whenfocusing focusingon onthe thetool, tool,the thetask taskand andthe theenvironment environmentyou you When aretrying tryingto tofind findthe thebest bestcombination combinationfor forthe theworker worker are (user/operator) TT or or FF (user/operator) ERGONOMICS POST TEST What is ergonomics? List three (3) signs of MSD Ergonomics study areas include the worker and tools T or F When focusing on the tool, the task and the environment you are trying to find the best combination for the worker (user/operator) T or F Howcan canIIevaluate evaluatemy myworkplace? workplace? How QUESTIONS