ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: ERGONOMICS CONTROLS Ergonomics Controls

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: ERGONOMICS CONTROLS Engineering Administrative/Work Practice PPE Types of Controls

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: ERGONOMICS CONTROLS Workstation Design Equipment Controls Design of Work Methods Tool and Handle Design Engineering Controls

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: ERGONOMICS CONTROLS Mechanical Lifts

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: ERGONOMICS CONTROLS Mechanical Lifts

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: ERGONOMICS CONTROLS Powered Cutters

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: ERGONOMICS CONTROLS Pneumatic Tools

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: ERGONOMICS CONTROLS Automated Cut Up

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: ERGONOMICS CONTROLS Automated Trim

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: ERGONOMICS CONTROLS Scissor Lifts

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: ERGONOMICS CONTROLS Roller Conveyors

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: ERGONOMICS CONTROLS Auto Baggers

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: ERGONOMICS CONTROLS Diverters

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: ERGONOMICS CONTROLS Diverters

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: ERGONOMICS CONTROLS Adjustable Platforms

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: ERGONOMICS CONTROLS Pallet Wrapper

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: ERGONOMICS CONTROLS Job Enlargement Job Rotation Rest Pauses Preventive Maintenance Housekeeping Administrative Controls

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: ERGONOMICS CONTROLS Proper Work Techniques New Employee Conditioning Period Monitoring Work Practice Controls

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: ERGONOMICS CONTROLS Enforce Proper Practices

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: ERGONOMICS CONTROLS Enforce Use of Equipment

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: ERGONOMICS CONTROLS Knife Sharpening

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: ERGONOMICS CONTROLS Knife Sharpening Angled RightAngled LeftStraight

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: ERGONOMICS CONTROLS Use good on-line knife sharpeners Install these sharpeners correctly Properly maintain the honing and/or hollow grinding machine Have knife sharpeners learn and use proper sharpening techniques Maintain consistent blade shapes Inform sharpener of cutting jobs where people are having MSDs Knife Sharpening Program

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: ERGONOMICS CONTROLS Knife handles come in a variety of ergonomic designs, including soft grip, non-slip, and angled blades. Knife Handles

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: ERGONOMICS CONTROLS Job Enlargement

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: ERGONOMICS CONTROLS Reduced boredom Reduced work stress Reduced MSDs Reduced turnover Reduced absenteeism Job Rotation Benefits

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: ERGONOMICS CONTROLS Workers did not want to change Machine operators didn’t want to “lend” to others Education and training for new jobs Finding appropriate jobs to rotate to Used inappropriately by management Job Rotation Implementation Problems

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: ERGONOMICS CONTROLS Reduce number of MSDs Reduce rotations that increase stress Reduce absenteeism and turnover Involve and further educate employees Job Rotation Goals

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: ERGONOMICS CONTROLS Personal Protective Equipment

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: ERGONOMICS CONTROLS Insufficient Data that belts significantly reduce trunk loading Insufficient data that wearing reduces risk of injury based on IAP and EMG May strain cardiovascular system Insufficient data that discontinuation of use increases risk among healthy workers NIOSH does not recommend as a tool for prevention Workplace Use of Back Belts NIOSH

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: ERGONOMICS CONTROLS What does the worker need to know from this presentation?