erogonomics solutions for the designing of the workplace

8/11/2019 Erogonomics Solutions for the Designing of the Workplace

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Designing The Workplace To

Best Protect The Health And

Safety Of Employees

ERGONOMIC SOLUTIONS


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ERGONOMIC HAZARDS

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Repetitive motion

Static pressure

Poor posture

Force

Stress

Unstable position

Awkward position

Lifting

Twisting

Lighting

Vibrations

Cold


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ERGONOMIC HAZARDS

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Pressure

Joint or muscle

deviation

Carrying

Air quality

Uncomfortable

temperatures

Unstablepositions

Chemicals

Sharp objects

Extended exertion

time


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ERGONOMIC AIDS

Use footrest for dangling feet

Use foot rail, foot stool, or standing

stool for standing workers

Adjust tilt and curvature of keyboard to

match natural hand position

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STANDINGSTOOLS

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Adjust height of work surface for standing

workers

Place most used task materialswithinnearest reach zone

Prioritize materials according to reach

zones

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Improve housekeeping

Eliminate clutter

Organize storage areasto minimize

hazardous lifting

Avoid leaving items on the floor, not even

temporarily

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Minimize static lifting, especially upward

Organize work and work area to avoid

awkward postures Request helpwith heavy, bulky, or awkward

lifting tasks

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Remove obstructionsto passageways and storage

access

Provide regular equipment checksand maintenance Repair or replace damaged equipment

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Reduce exposure to strenuous and

stressful tasks

Do not rest wristson sharp or hard edges

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Use soft-touch when keyboarding

Locate VDT to minimize glare

Use screen hoodsor glare guardsto minimize glare


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Keep VDT screen clean and free from dust

Reduce excessive light, especially for

computer work Do not cradle the phone on the shoulder

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ERGONOMIC AIDS Organize work and area to minimize bending

and squatting Plan work to break up extended periods of

repetitive motion tasks Limit excessive exposure duration to

vibrations

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ERGONOMIC AIDS

Use proper personal protective equipment in

extreme temperatures

Report hazardsand hazardous situations toyour supervisor

Eliminate ALL fall hazards, e.g., slips and trips

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Take health and safety seriously, both on the joband at home

Know safe processes and procedures

Be a health and safety role modelfor othersto follow

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Avoiding a Painful Back

SAFE LIFTING


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Back Injuries

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Back injuries account for nearly 20% of all injuriesand illnesses in the workplace.

Back injuries cost the nation an estimated 20 to

50 billion dollarsper year.


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Slips, Trips and Falls

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On stairways alone, falls result in over twomillion disabling injuriesyearly.

There are thousands more minor injuriescaused by slips, trips, and falls each year.

Most alarming of all is, the fact that industrialfallscause over 1000 deaths each year.

Slips, trips and falls account for 15 to 20percent of all workers' compensation costs.


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Leading Back Injury Factors

Poor posture

Poor physical condition

Incorrect lifting

Jobs that require high energy

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THE SPINES BASIC FUNCTIONS

Providing support

Protecting the spinal cord Providing flexibility to allow

bending and rotating

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STANDING POSTURE

Keep your spinal column

aligned in its naturalcurves

Prop one foot upon a

stool to reduce stress in

your lower back

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STRETCH OFTEN - SHIFT

POSITIONS

Shift your posture often

Stretch frequentlythroughout the day

Keep your body flexible (not

rigid or fixed)

Dont force your body to

conform to its workspace

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LIFT WITH COMMON SENSE!

Assess the situation

Is the load big, bulky, heavy?

Do you need help?

Remember- no single technique will

work in all circumstances

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THE SAFE LIFTING ZONE

The safe lifting zone is

between the kneesand shoulders

Below knee level?

Bend with your knees

and lift with your legs

Above your

shoulders?

Use a stool or ladder 27


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PUSH--DONT PULL

Can you slideit instead of

liftingit?

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Do you need equipmentto help move

it?

Use proper equipment

Hand trucks

Forklifts

Dollies

Use gloves if needed

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Must you twist or stretch to get it?

Readjust the load or

your position beforeyou lift.

Get help!

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PREPARING TO LIFT OR MOVE

Have you stretched your

muscles or warmed up

before lifting?

Are you wearing slip

resistant shoes?

Have you cleared apathwaybefore you move

the item?

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WHEN YOU LIFT

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Plant your feet firmly - get a

stable base Bend at your knees - not your

waist

Tighten your abdominal muscles

to support your spine Get a good grip - use both

hands

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WHEN YOU LIFT

Do Keep the load close to

your body Use your leg muscles as

you lift

Keep your back upright,keep it in its naturalposture

Lift steadily and smoothlywithout jerking

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WHENYOU LIFT

Do Not

Lift from the floor

Twist and lift

Lift with one hand

(unbalanced) Lift loads across

obstacles

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WHEN YOU LIFT

Do Not

Lift while reaching orstretching

Lift from an uncomfortable

posture

Fight to recover a dropped

object (let it go!)

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One-handed Lift

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Twisting

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REMEMBER!

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Your work dayis one thirdof your total day

Plan your tasks carefully to avoid a painful back

Managing your back is your responsibility


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General Safety Rules

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Make your safetyyour first considerationin every situation.

Keep your work area clean and free from loose objects,stumbling or slipping hazards (including electrical wires

from equipment). Be aware of walking surfaces. Extra careis needed on

wet or icy surfaces.

Never leave an unsafe condition unmarked or unguarded.

Always post wet floor signs when needed.


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General Safety Rules (continued)

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Wear adequate shoes that are not openand that givegood supportand slip resistance.

Never use broken or damagedladders or otherequipment.

Ladders in front of doors should be marked or postedwith warning barricades.

Use care when working on stairways. Be cautious when working to keep from tripping over

equipment such as buckets, vacuum cleaners, andother tools.


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Electrical Safety

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Always check electrical cords, tools, or equipmentbefore

using. Damaged equipment should be pulled from service.

Any equipment that sparks, stallsor runs hotshould be

checked out.

Avoid wearing excessive jewelrywhen performing

electrical tasks.

Do not block fire service panels.

Extension cords should only be used temporarily.


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