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WORKPLACE ERGONOMICS
Let’s Do it “FAST”
ProBE Plus Forum 14 April 2015
Heidi Tan
Principal Occupational Therapist
Department of Occupational Therapy
Email: [email protected]
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Workplace Ergonomics….
Where do I begin?
Know the
common
WMSDs
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You already know the process
Hazard
Identification
Risk
Assessment
Risk
Control
Risk
Management
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(NIOSH, 1997)
What are
the risks?
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“That takes too long!
I need to assess the risks FAST!”
F
A
S
T
Force
Awkward Postures
Static Postures
Time (Duration and Repetition)
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Office Ergonomics
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Don’t just “SAT” there
1. Static posture
2. Awkward
posture
3.Time
(how long?)
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How to reduce Static posture
over long Time?
Walkstation
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Alternatively….. Keep changing your work posture!
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What about Awkward postures?
The Neutral Posture
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Taken from http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/computerworkstations/index.html
Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4
Which posture is the best for
computer work?
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Is there a perfect ergonomic chair?
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Basic features to look for in chairs
From Code of Practice of Office
Ergonomics:
–Seat height (35-50cm)
–Seat depth (38-43cm)
–Seat width (min 48cm)
–Backrest height/tilt (100-120°)
–Armrest (adjustable/removable)
–Seat surface (Permeable and non-
slippery material )
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Input devices with an
ergonomic twist
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Self improvisations to
improve postures
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Don’t forget to make space around
the workstation
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Manual Handling
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Reduce the “FAT” load
2. Awkward
posture
1. Force
3. Time
(how frequent?)
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Reduce Force
& Frequency
Using Mechanical
Devices
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How about handling people?
Ri Man
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Better still, Automate!
Automated Guided Vehicle
to transport food to wards
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Good lifting posture?
Learn from the weight lifters.
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Don’t forget to check
the environment!
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Should I recommend Back Belts
as a PPE?
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH (1994) reported insufficient scientific evidence that wearing back belts protects workers from the risk of job-related back injury.
After a 2 year study on 9,377 workers, NIOSH (2000) also found no significant difference between the rates of back injuries among workers who wore back belts every day compare to those who never wore back belts or wore them infrequently.
They recommend that usage of back belts should be based on a voluntary decision, and not a mandatory job requirement.
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For the more serious …….
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Gather an Ergo Assessment Tool Kit
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http://www.singaporestandardseshop.sg
Study the Code of Practice on
Ergonomics
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Read up the Workplace Safety and
Health Council Resources https://www.wshc.sg
Published January
2014 by WSHC
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Start an ergonomics program in
your organisation
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What is the outcome you wish to
achieve?
Reference from https://www.wshc.sg
Reduce
prevalence of
MSDs?
Improve
productivity?
Improve staff
morale?
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Recap:
“FAST” Workplace Ergonomics
F
A
S
T
Force
Awkward Postures
Static Postures
Time (Duration and Repetition)
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Thank you!!