ergonomics in the transportation industry · 6 how can ergonomics help my workplace? •lower...
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Ergonomics in the Transportation Industry
Rich Moldstad, CDS
May 16, 2019
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ERGONOMICS IN THE TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY
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TOPICS
• Overview of Ergonomics• Ergonomics at work• Ergonomic driver challenges • Stretching for health• Examples and Solutions• FCE examinations
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ERGONOMICS
• Ergo = work• Nomos = law• “Designing the work to fit the worker rather than forcing the worker to fit the work”
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HOW CAN ERGONOMICS HELP MY WORKPLACE?
• Lower injury rates• Increase productivity by making job tasks less hazardous• Reduce absences due to less time off for injuries• Reduce turnover as job tasks will fit more employees’ physical capabilities
• Lower workers’ compensation costs• Improve worker safety• Increase worker comfort• Reduce worker fatigue• Improve morale of workforce/management commitment
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“THE BIG THREE”
• Force
• Repetition
• Posture
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"Neutral Posture or Positions”
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"NEUTRAL POSTURE – LOWER BODY"
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"MOVEMENT...MOVEMENT...MOVEMENT"
• What the body needs!
Oxygen and Movement
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SEARCHING FOR ERGONOMIC INDICATORS
• OSHA 300 log• Evaluate jobs• Talk with workers and supervisors• Workers’ compensation records‐ Good first step but often fails to identify jobs or workers who are experiencing symptoms or who are future candidates for the injuries/disorders
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Driver Ergonomic Challenges
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ERGONOMICS AND DRIVING
• Typical Problems From Frequent Driving‐ Neck, back and shoulder pain‐ Cramps, pressure points and poor circulation in legs/buttocks‐ Immediately after driving, greater risk of low back injury due to lifting‐ Long‐term potential for degeneration of spinal discs and disc herniation
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ERGONOMICS AND DRIVING
• Avoiding Health Hazards of Driving‐ Suspension systems should always be in good working order‐ Adjust seat and steering wheel properly. Make sure pedals can be pressed without moving lower back forward off the back of seat.
‐ Use lumbar support.‐ Avoid slouching!!‐ Take regular rests/stretch breaks (5 minutes per hour is ideal)‐ Participate in company wellness/stretching programs while on road
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WHAT’S THE CHALLENGE?
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ARM RESTS?
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WHAT’S THE CHALLENGE?
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3-POINT CONTACT
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WHAT IS THE CHALLENGE?
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CLIMBING LADDER
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WHAT IS THE CHALLENGE?
• Awkward position• Crouching down• Back bent in a weak position• Body stability is compromised• Utilizing small muscles of one arm/rotator cuff• Arm raised above the head• Average 100 lbs. of pull force
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PIN PULLING DEVICE
• Athletic stance• Both arms now used• Large muscles used for pulling• Spine kept more in alignment• Arms not raised above head
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WHAT’S THE CHALLENGE?
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TWO-ARM METHOD
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WHAT’S THE CHALLENGE?
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PORTABLE LADDER/SQUEEGEE
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WHAT’S THE CHALLENGE?
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IMPROVED BODY POSITION
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WHAT’S THE CHALLENGE?
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WHAT’S THE CHALLENGE?
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WHAT’S THE CHALLENGE?
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TARP LIFTING
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Maintenance Personnel Ergonomic Challenges
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WHAT’S THE CHALLENGE?
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HANDCART ASSIST
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WHAT’S THE CHALLENGE?
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TIRE CART
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WHAT’S THE CHALLENGE?
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ERGO WORK PLATFORM
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WHAT’S THE CHALLENGE?
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ERGO WHEEL CADDY
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WHY CARE?
• Family
• Right thing to do
• No motor carrier w/o our drivers!
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