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Ergonomics Awareness Training

Ergonomics Awareness Training

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Course ObjectivesCourse Objectives

•Team Members will understand what Ergonomics means, and why it is important.

•Team Members will perform an ergonomic burden analysis of a process.

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The International Ergonomics Association defines ergonomics as the applied science of equipment design intended to maximize productivity by reducing operator fatigue and discomfort.

Ergonomics looks at what kind of work you do, what tools you use and your whole job environment.

The aim is to find the best fit between you and your job conditions!

What is “Ergonomics”?What is “Ergonomics”?

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According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, backinjuries cost American industry up to $14 billion in worker compensation costsand result in approximately 100 million lost work days.

30% of all worker’s compensation claims deal with manual materials handlingincidents.

Why do we study “Ergonomics”?

Why do we study “Ergonomics”?

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Ergonomic Improvement ExamplesErgonomic Improvement Examples

BEFORE

AFTER

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How do we identify Ergonomic Concerns?How do we identify Ergonomic Concerns?

•Creation of a Red Dot Map identifying multiple medical issues or safety concerns in one area

•Case Listing Sheet (OSHA Log)

•Incident Reports

•Team Member Survey (minimum of 10 open-ended questions)

•Ergo Analysis Tool (Burden Sheet)

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T/M Survey SheetT/M Survey Sheet

1. How long have you worked this process?

2. How often do Team Members rotate in this station?

3. What is your Takt Time?

4. What tools do you use in your station?

5. What part of your process is causing you pain?

6. What part of your body is being affected?

7. Is there excessive bending or twisting in your process?

8. Is there excessive reaching in your process?

9. Are there airborne particles in your process, i.e. weld dust, e-coat dust, wax, fumes, etc.?

10.Team Member suggestions for improving process:

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Next Steps for Narrowing Ergonomic Focus

Next Steps for Narrowing Ergonomic Focus

•Identify top five ergo problems based on data.

•Observe the process.

•Identify countermeasures.

•Remember -- Team Member involvement is vital to our success!