1. ACCESS SAFETY Todd Culver Assistant Director Workplace Safety & Health Training Project in partnership with MIOSHA CET Division An Association of Service Providers Removing Barriers to Community Access presents

2. This material was prepared under a Consultation Education and Training (CET) Grant awarded by the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA). MIOSHA is part of the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth (DELEG). Points of view or opinions stated in this document do not necessarily reflect the view or policies of DELEG.

3. TRAINING OBJECTIVES Definitions of Ergonomics Draft MIOSHA Standard Risk Factors Types of Injuries Prevention Strategies Question & Answer

4. ERGONOMICS: Fitting Jobs to People "Ergonomics" means the practice of designing or modifying jobs, workplaces, equipment, work methods, and tools to match the capabilities of the worker. The goal is injury prevention.

5. Draft MIOSHA Standard Scope and application. (1) These rules establish the minimum requirements for all general industry employers that have employees with exposure to ergonomic hazards. These rules establish the minimum requirements for awareness training and the process for assessing and responding to ergonomic occupational risk factors.

6. Draft MIOSHA Standard All employees shall be given ergonomic awareness training that covers all of the following: Ergonomic occupational risk factors. Signs/symptoms that indicate an ergonomic hazard may be present. Process for reporting that an ergonomic hazard may be present. Process for assessing and responding to ergonomic occupational risk factors, with Employee involvement, and Elimination, reduction, or control of ergonomic hazards where economically and technically feasible.

7. RISK FACTORS: Why do people get hurt? High Repetition Rate Force Extremes of temperature Vibration and Impact Direct pressure, especially to the palm Pinch grips

8. RISK FACTORS: Why do people get hurt? Hours Worked per Day/Shift Level of Conditioning & Physical Fitness Capacity for Recovery POOR POSTURE BAD BODY MECHANICS

9. TARGET AREAS Muscle Groups Which Can be at Risk Hands Wrists Elbows Shoulder Neck Lower Back

10. BODY MECHANICS - Working in Neutral Try to maintain wrist posture as a natural extension of forearm AVOIDPREFERRED

11. BODY MECHANICS - Working in Neutral Try to maintain wrist posture as a natural extension of forearm AVOIDPREFERRED

12. BODY MECHANICS - Working in Neutral Try to maintain wrist posture as a natural extension of forearm AVOIDPREFERRED

13. BODY MECHANICS - Working in Neutral Try to avoid tasks that require keeping elbows out, away from the body AVOID

14. BODY MECHANICS - Working in Neutral BETTER WORSE AVOID

15. BODY MECHANICS - Working in Neutral AVOIDPREFERRED

16. ADDING IT ALL UP: Cumulative Trauma Disorder / Repetitive Strain Injury These types of injuries - the most common occurring in the workplace - are not the result of a single event, but from damage that’s done over an extended period of time

17. ADDING IT ALL UP: Cumulative Trauma Disorder / Repetitive Strain Injury BAD NEWS: We can perform tasks, and make lifestyle choices, which contribute to a long-term problem without realizing it - or at least without feeling it GOOD NEWS: By understanding the causes, and making changes, we can do things differently and reduce the chance for injury

18. WHAT WE CAN DO Pay attention to the best posture and body mechanics the environment will allow When the environment is challenging, change it – that’s the workstation design part of ergonomics Help our bodies tolerate the tasks we ask them to perform – exercise and conditioning

20. COMPUTER FIT Monitor position Document holder Keyboard placement Wrist posture Chair features Adjustability

21. ERGONOMIC TOOL DESIGN

22. ERGONOMIC CONTROLS Reduce # of repetitions through job rotation or assistive automation Train employees on use of appropriate body mechanics - STAY IN THE NEUTRAL ZONE

23. ERGONOMIC CONTROLS Design work stations & select tools to limit or avoid awkward postures Exercise programs for strength & flexibility

24. CONDITIONING Strength-building exercises can be helpful But so can some simple stretches Do what you can to get stronger, more flexible, and build endurance

25. STRETCHING GUIDELINES Always stretch gently, using controlled movements. If you experience pain or discomfort, discontinue exercise and consult a healthcare professional. If under care, check with your healthcare professional prior to doing these exercises.

26. Lower Back Stretch Place feet shoulder width apart to maintain balance Place hands on hips Flex gently backwards Hold for 10-15 seconds Return to upright position

27. Side Stretch Place feet shoulder width apart to maintain balance Place one hand directly overhead Bend sideways in the opposite direction Hold for 10-15 seconds Return to upright position

28. Hamstring (Back of Leg) Stretch Grasp a sturdy, stable surface to maintain balance Elevate one foot to a surface higher than floor level Flex forward at hips (move chest toward foot – don’t have to touch toes) Hold for 10-15 seconds Return to upright position

29. Bilateral Wrist (Prayer) Stretch Grasp a sturdy, stable surface to maintain balance Elevate one foot to a surface higher than floor level Flex forward at hips (move chest toward foot – don’t have to touch toes) Hold for 5 counts Repeat other side

30. Wrist Extension Stretch Grasp palm and fingers Gently bend backward Hold 5 counts Repeat other side

31. THANK YOU! ACCESS SAFETY MARO EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ASSOCIATION

32. CONTACT INFO TODD CULVER Assistant Director – MARO Removing Barriers to Community Access 517-484-5588 tculver@maro.org

33. CONTACT INFO You can also visit the MIOSHA website at www.michigan.gov/mioshapublications where additional information may be available; or contact the Consultation, Education & Training Division at (517) 322-1809