ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM Ergonomics

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM “Ergonomics is an applied science concerned with the design of workplaces, tools, and tasks that match the physiological, anatomical, and psychological characteristics and capabilities of the worker.” Vern Putz-Anderson “The Goal of ergonomics is to ‘fit the job to the person,’ rather than making the person fit the job.” Ergotech “If it hurts when you are doing something, don’t do it.” Bill Black What is Ergonomics?

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM Dates back to Ramazzini 1700’s Gained significance during WWII for airplane cockpit layout Progressed slowly until the 80’s and 90’s with the advent of the computer and more efficient workplace design Now, guidelines are in place and greater use of technology Evolution of Ergonomics

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM Why do we care about Ergonomics?

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM MSDs Contact with Objects Transportation Related Falls All Other Workplace Violence Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Annual Survey, 1996 Musculoskelatal Disorders (MSDs) Represent 1 in 3 Lost Time Injuries

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM MSDs of the Back Upper Extremity MSDs Average Claim Average Costs per Claim ($) MSDs Cost Twice the Average Workers’ Compensation Claim Source: Workers’ Compensation data from Insurance Companies 1993

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM Types of Injuries Muscle pain Joint pain Swelling Numbness Restricted motion Repetitive stress injury Repetitive motion injury Cumulative trauma disorder Musculoskeletal disorder

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM Decreased injury risk Increased productivity Decreased mistakes/rework Increased efficiency Decreased lost work days Decreased turnover Improved morale Benefits of Ergonomics

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM Engineering Administrative Work Practices Ergonomic Controls

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM Other Issues Aging workforce Universal design

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM Task Analysis Tools

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM Force Frequency Posture Duration Contact Stress Environment Vibration Risk Factors

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM

Use OSHA 200/300 logs Accident Reports Workman’s Compensation info Employee Surveys Visual Cues Recognizing a WMSD Problem

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM Body Part Discomfort Form and Rating Scale

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM Checklists Easy to use Less time consuming Minimal training Very sensitive: One check, task must be considered Types of Analysis Tools

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM Types of Analysis Tools Quantitative Less sensitive More specific training Provide a relative risk assessment

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM Types of Analysis Tools Narrative More formal training and experience required Provides specific areas for improvement Very time consuming

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM Washington State Checklist (WISHA) NIOSH University of Michigan Checklists

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM

OSHA e-Tools

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