EASY ERGONOMICS A Practical Approach for Improving the Workplace

HOW CAN ì EASY ERGONOMICS î HELP ? Lets You Know About The Benefits Of Using Ergonomics Can Educate You About Ergonomics And Your Workplace Provides You A Process To Implement Ergonomics Into Your Workplace Provides You With Resources To Go Beyond ì Easy Ergonomics î

BENEFITS OF USING ERGONOMICS Reduce Work Related Sprains And Strains Increase Productivity And Quality Allows You To Take A Common Sense Proactive Approach

EDUCATION ABOUT ERGONOMICS What Is Ergonomics ? What Are Musculoskeletal Disorders ( MSD í s ) ? What Factors Can Cause MSD í s ? How Can We Reduce MSD í s In Our Workplace ?

THE ERGONOMIC PROCESS no potential problems improvements not needed Identify Potential Problem Jobs Evaluate Potential Problem Jobs Improvement Options and Training Follow-up Start-up

IDENTIFYING AND EVALUATING POTENTIAL PROBLEM JOBS Ergonomics Awareness Checklist 1. Look For Clues 2. Prioritize Tasks Within A Job 3. Observe The Work

IMPROVING YOUR WORKPLACE What Are Ergonomic Improvements ? Which Tasks Should We Improve First ? How Do We Make Informed Choices About Improvements ? How Do We Know If Our Improvements Are Working ?

A WORD ABOUT TRAINING For Adult Learners Relevant Information Language And Literacy Issues

RESOURCES TO TAKE YOU BEYOND EASY ERGONOMICS Problem Solving Exercises Musculoskeletal Disorder Basics Getting Help From A Health Care Provider References

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