Lab Ergonomics

Ergonomics Awareness Training: Micro Lab

Shawn Holle: Safety AnalystSan Francisco Department of Public HealthOccupational Safety & Health Section

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Ergonomics

Fitting Work Environment to EmployeeNot Employee to Work EnvironmentWorking Smarter, Not Harder

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Recognizing Issues & Limiting Factors

EmployeesEquipmentEnvironmentTasks

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Employees

Height & ReachStrengthEyesightAgeHand SizeRepetitive Motion ToleranceGeneral Health & Other Medical Conditions

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Equipment

Operating ProceduresFrequencyLocationEase of UseAgeCondition

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Environment

Available WorkspacesStorage ConfigurationsDisposal LocationsSupply AccessComputers Work StationsMicroscopesEquipment

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Tasks

Sample IntakeSample ProcessingAnalysisRunning EquipmentData EntryCleaning / AutoclavingEngineering / MaintenanceStorageLaundry Handling

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Injury Terms

Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI’s)

Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTD’s)

Repetitive Motion Injuries (RMI’s)

Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMD’s)

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Areas at Risk for Injuries

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Common Activities That Can Lead to Trouble

Awkward PosturesRepetitive MotionExcessive ForceCompression

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Visual Complaints

Eye StrainHeadacheAltered Color PerceptionDry Eyes

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Reducing Visual Discomfort

Clean Monitor ScreenTask LightingGlare ReductionAdjust Screen Controls

BrightnessContrastDisplay ColorsFont Size

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Reducing Visual Discomfort

Regular Eye ExaminationsComputer GlassesAlternate Work BreaksFocus On Distant ObjectsGood Lighting

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Stress: Who Needs It?

Increases Susceptibility to Illness & Injury

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Workstation Set-Up

Set Up Workstation to Reduce or Eliminate Risk Factors

Focus on Where You Have Discomfort

Prioritize Areas That Should Be Addressed First

Many Solutions to Ergonomic Issues Don’t Involve Equipment

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What is the most obvious risk factor here?

Awkward posture?

Sustained posture?

Contact pressure?

Repetition?

Force?

Eye issues?

What body parts are affected?

What is causing this risk factor to be present?

What solution(s) would remove this risk factor?

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What is the most obvious risk factor here?

Awkward posture?

Sustained posture?

Contact pressure?

Repetition?

Force?

Eye Issues?

What body parts are affected?

What is causing this risk factor to be present?

What solution(s) would remove this risk factor?

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What is the most obvious risk factor here?

Awkward posture?

Sustained posture?

Contact pressure?

Repetition?

Force?

Eye Issues?

What body parts are affected?

What is causing this risk factor to be present?

What solution(s) would remove this risk factor?

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What is the most obvious risk factor here?

Awkward posture?

Sustained posture?

Contact pressure?

Repetition?

Force?

Eye Issues?

What body parts are affected?

What is causing this risk factor to be present?

What solution(s) would remove this risk factor?

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What is the most obvious risk factor here?

Awkward posture?

Sustained posture?

Contact pressure?

Repetition?

Force?

Eye Issues?

What body parts are affected?

What is causing this risk factor to be present?

What solution(s) would remove this risk factor?

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What is the most obvious risk factor here?

Awkward posture?

Sustained posture?

Contact pressure?

Repetition?

Force?

Eye Issues?

What body parts are affected?

What is causing this risk factor to be present?

What solution(s) would remove this risk factor?

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What is the most obvious risk factor here?

Awkward posture?

Sustained posture?

Contact pressure?

Repetition?

Force?

Eye Issues?

What body parts are affected?

What is causing this risk factor to be present?

What solution(s) would remove this risk factor?

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What is the most obvious risk factor here?

Awkward posture?

Sustained posture?

Contact pressure?

Repetition?

Force?

Eye Issues?

What body parts are affected?

What is causing this risk factor to be present?

What solution(s) would remove this risk factor?

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What is the most obvious risk factor here?

Awkward posture?

Sustained posture?

Contact pressure?

Repetition?

Force?

Eye Issues?

What body parts are affected?

What is causing this risk factor to be present?

What solution(s) would remove this risk factor?

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What is the most obvious risk factor here?

Awkward posture?

Sustained posture?

Contact pressure?

Repetition?

Force?

Eye Issues?

What body parts are affected?

What is causing this risk factor to be present?

What solution(s) would remove this risk factor?

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What is the most obvious risk factor here?

Awkward posture?

Sustained posture?

Contact pressure?

Repetition?

Force?

Eye Issues?

What body parts are affected?

What is causing this risk factor to be present?

What solution(s) would remove this risk factor?

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What is the most obvious risk factor here?

Awkward posture?

Sustained posture?

Contact pressure?

Repetition?

Force?

Eye Issues?

What body parts are affected?

What is causing this risk factor to be present?

What solution(s) would remove this risk factor?

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What Is the Problem Here?

Why Is This an Ergonomic Issue?

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What is the most obvious risk factor here?

Awkward posture?

Sustained posture?

Contact pressure?

Repetition?

Force?

Eye Issues?

What body parts are affected?

What is causing this risk factor to be present?

What solution(s) would remove this risk factor?

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What is the most obvious risk factor here?

Awkward posture?

Sustained posture?

Contact pressure?

Repetition?

Force?

Eye Issues?

What body parts are affected?

What is causing this risk factor to be present?

What solution(s) would remove this risk factor?

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What is the most obvious risk factor here?

Awkward posture?

Sustained posture?

Contact pressure?

Repetition?

Force?

Eye Issues?

What body parts are affected?

What is causing this risk factor to be present?

What solution(s) would remove this risk factor?

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What is the most obvious risk factor here?

Awkward posture?

Sustained posture?

Contact pressure?

Repetition?

Force?

Eye Issues?

What body parts are affected?

What is causing this risk factor to be present?

What solution(s) would remove this risk factor?

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What is the most obvious risk factor here?

Awkward posture?

Sustained posture?

Contact pressure?

Repetition?

Force?

Eye Issues?

What body parts are affected?

What is causing this risk factor to be present?

What solution(s) would remove this risk factor?

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Ergonomics Regulations

Cal-OSHA Ergonomics Standard (CCR Title 8, Section 5110, 1997)

San Francisco Video Display Terminal & Worker Safety Ordinance (1991)

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Evaluate Your Work AreaReduce Risk FactorsStretchFrequent Alternative Work BreaksGet Medical Attention If Needed

What to Do?