Completing an RFC Using the Audience Response System Wilhelmina Torres-Wirth Leo Skudlarek

Audience Response System  This course is an interactive course  You will be asked to submit answers to several questions  Your answers are anonymous  Answer as truthful as you can  The questions are true/false and multiple choice

The Ergo Process at UAW-GM  QRP  RFC  Second level tools  Implement fix  Reanalyze with the original RFC  Close case in TED

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Risk Factor Review Section (check all that apply) A.Environmental issues B.Bending or twisting of the neck or torso C.Static postures D.Awkward postures E.Overhead work F.Repetitiveness G.Heavy manual work H.Lifting 1 or 2 handed with or without an assist I.Mechanical stress J.Forceful exertions or movements

This job requires an RFC A.True B.False

RFC Review  In this section we will go through the RFC step by step  We will discuss the individual questions  Finally will determine what second level analysis is required if any  Possible solution to job correction if needed

RFC Review

RFC interactive review  Now we will begin to answer the questions in each section of the risk factor checklist  Your answers are anonymous  Select what you feel is the appropriate answer  Some questions you will need to submit more than one answer

Is visibility poor due to insufficient lighting A.Yes B.No

Is visibility poor due to bright lights or reflected glare? A.Yes B.No

Is the operator exposed to temperatures < 40 degrees F? A.Yes B.No

Does noise interfere with communication? A.Yes B.No

Are displays difficult to read? A.Yes B.No

Are displays difficult to understand? A.Yes B.No

Are controls difficult to operate? A.Yes B.No

Posture Checklist

Standing Stationary A.No B.Less than a 1/3 of a cycle C.More than a 1/3 of a cycle

Standing stationary (or cyclical walking) on an unpadded floor surface A.No B.Less than a 1/3 of a cycle C.More than a 1/3 of a cycle

Using a foot pedal while standing A.No B.Less than a 1/3 of a cycle C.More than a 1/3 of a cycle

Lying on back or side A.No B.Less than a 1/3 of a cycle C.More than a 1/3 of a cycle

Kneeling A.No B.Less than a 1/3 of a cycle C.More than a 1/3 of a cycle

Knees bent or squatting A.No B.Less than a 1/3 of a cycle C.More than a 1/3 of a cycle

Do hard or sharp objects, tools or parts of the work station put localized pressure on the trunk or lower extremities A.No B.Less than a 1/3 of a cycle C.More than a 1/3 of a cycle

Trunk Posture

Mild forward bending more than 20 degrees A.No B.Less than a 1/3 of a cycle C.More than a 1/3 of a cycle

Severe forward bending more than 45 degrees A.No B.Less than a 1/3 of a cycle C.More than a 1/3 of a cycle

Backward bending more than 20 degrees A.No B.Less than a 1/3 of a cycle C.More than a 1/3 of a cycle

Twisting or lateral bending more than 20 degrees A.No B.Less than a 1/3 of a cycle C.More than a 1/3 of a cycle

Neck Posture

Mild forward bending more than 20 degrees A.No B.Less than a 1/3 of a cycle C.More than a 1/3 of a cycle

Severe forward bending more than 45 degrees A.No B.Less than a 1/3 of a cycle C.More than a 1/3 of a cycle

Backward bending more than 20 degrees A.No B.Less than a 1/3 of a cycle C.More than a 1/3 of a cycle

Twisting or lateral bending more than 20 degrees A.No B.Less than a 1/3 of a cycle C.More than a 1/3 of a cycle

Posture checklist  Seated posture  Vibration  Condition of standing and walking surfaces

Does the operator sit while performing the job? (if yes refer to the sitting guidelines) A.Yes B.No

Is the operator exposed to whole body vibration A.No B.Less than a 1/3 of a day C.More than a 1/3 of a day

Standing, walking, or working surface (select all that apply) A.Ok B.Inclined C.Uneven/obstruction D.Stairs E.Slippery

Posture Section

Energy Expenditure

Is the operator required to walk more than 40 steps (100 ft) per minute while carrying more than 5 lbs A.Yes B.No

Does the work climb up and/or down repeatedly A.No B.Sometimes C.Usually

Does the worker bend or stoop below the knees repeatedly A.No B.Sometimes C.Usually

Is a respirator worn A.No B.Sometimes C.Usually

Is the worker exposed to temperatures more than 90 degrees A.No B.Sometimes C.usually

Energy expenditure

Manual Lifting Checklist

Does the operator lift/lower object > 6 lbs (with 2 hands) A.Yes B.No

Obstructions (e.g., lift over side of a bin, railing, or guard) A.Yes B.No

Manual lifting checklist  If you answered yes to either question you must complete the manual checklist section  How do we complete the NIOSH lift spread sheet for this job

Upper Extremity Checklist  The first portion deals with HAL/TLV  How do we determine the score for force and repetition

Mechanical Stress

Do hard or sharp objects, tools, or parts of the workstation put localized pressure on a small area of the: fingers or thumb A.No left hand B.Yes left hand C.No right hand D.Yes right hand

Do hard or sharp objects, tools, or parts of the workstation put localized pressure on a small area of the: palm or base of the hand A.No left hand B.Yes left hand C.No right hand D.Yes right hand

Do hard or sharp objects, tools, or parts of the workstation put localized pressure on a small area of the: forearm or elbow A.No left hand B.Yes left hand C.No right hand D.Yes right hand

Do hard or sharp objects, tools, or parts of the workstation put localized pressure on a small area of the: Armpit A.No left hand B.Yes left hand C.No right hand D.Yes right hand

Is the palm or base of the hand used as a striking tool, like a hammer A.No left hand B.Yes left hand C.No right hand D.Yes right hand

Force

Does the operator grip an object or a tool which has a smooth slippery surface A.No left hand B.Yes left hand C.No right hand D.Yes right hand

Is the tip of a finger or thumb used for pressing or pushing A.No left hand B.Yes left hand C.No right hand D.Yes right hand

If the operator wears gloves, do the gloves hinder gripping A.No left hand B.Yes left hand C.No right hand D.Yes right hand

Is a pinch grip used A.Left no B.Left less than a 1/3 C.Left more than a 1/3 D.Right no E.Right less than a 1/3 F.Right more than a 1/3

Is there twisting, rotating, or screwing motion of the forearm A.Left no B.Left less than a 1/3 C.Left more than a 1/3 D.Right no E.Right less than a 1/3 F.Right more than a 1/3

Does the operator grip or hold an object that weights more than 6 lbs in one hand A.Left no B.Left less than a 1/3 C.Left more than a 1/3 D.Right no E.Right less than a 1/3 F.Right more than a 1/3

Does the worker push or pull objects or tools with a force of more than 10 lbs A.Left no B.Left less than a 1/3 C.Left more than a 1/3 D.Right no E.Right less than a 1/3 F.Right more than a 1/3

Does an operator lift or lower objects with one hand under any of the following conditions: infrequent lifts 20lbs A.No left hand B.Yes left hand C.No right hand D.Yes right hand

Does an operator lift or lower objects with one hand under any of the following conditions: 1-4 lifts/minute and weight >15lbs A.No left hand B.Yes left hand C.No right hand D.Yes right hand

Does an operator lift or lower objects with one hand under any of the following conditions: >4-6 lifts/minute weight >10lbs A.No left hand B.Yes left hand C.No right hand D.Yes right hand

Does an operator lift or lower objects with one hand under any of the following conditions: >6 lifts/minute weight > 5 lbs A.No left hand B.Yes left hand C.No right hand D.Yes right hand

If you answered yes to any of the previous 4 questions refer chart below

Is there wrist deviation A.Left no B.Left less than a 1/3 C.Left more than a 1/3 D.Right no E.Right less than a 1/3 F.Right more than a 1/3

Is there reaching behind the torso A.Left no B.Left less than a 1/3 C.Left more than a 1/3 D.Right no E.Right less than a 1/3 F.Right more than a 1/3

Is there extended forward reach A.Left no B.Left less than a 1/3 C.Left more than a 1/3 D.Right no E.Right less than a 1/3 F.Right more than a 1/3

Is the elbow used at or above mid torso level (30 degrees flexion or abduction) A.Left no B.Left less than a 1/3 C.Left more than a 1/3 D.Right no E.Right less than a 1/3 F.Right more than a 1/3

Is the upper arm forcefully rotated internally or externally A.Left no B.Left less than a 1/3 C.Left more than a 1/3 D.Right no E.Right less than a 1/3 F.Right more than a 1/3

Tools or Hand Held Objects

Is vibration from the tool or object transmitted to the operator’s hand A.Left no B.Left less than a 1/3 C.Left more than a 1/3 D.Right no E.Right less than a 1/3 F.Right more than a 1/3

Does cold exhaust air blow on the hand or wrist A.Left no B.Left less than a 1/3 C.Left more than a 1/3 D.Right no E.Right less than a 1/3 F.Right more than a 1/3

Is the tool or object unbalanced A.No left B.Yes left C.No right D.Yes right

Does the tool or object noticeably jerk the hand A.No left B.Yes left C.No right D.Yes right

Second level tools and corrections  What second level tools should be run on this job  Which one should be run first  What can we do to correct this job if anything  The final step is reanalysis with the original RFC to ensure the job is complete and within UAW GM ergonomic standards