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8/11/2019 Erogonomics Solutions for the Designing of the Workplace
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Designing The Workplace To
Best Protect The Health And
Safety Of Employees
ERGONOMIC SOLUTIONS
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ERGONOMIC HAZARDS
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Repetitive motion
Static pressure
Poor posture
Force
Stress
Unstable position
Awkward position
Lifting
Twisting
Lighting
Vibrations
Cold
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ERGONOMIC HAZARDS
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Pressure
Joint or muscle
deviation
Carrying
Air quality
Uncomfortable
temperatures
Unstablepositions
Chemicals
Sharp objects
Extended exertion
time
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ERGONOMIC AIDS
Use footrest for dangling feet
Use foot rail, foot stool, or standing
stool for standing workers
Adjust tilt and curvature of keyboard to
match natural hand position
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STANDINGSTOOLS
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ERGONOMIC AIDS
Adjust height of work surface for standing
workers
Place most used task materialswithinnearest reach zone
Prioritize materials according to reach
zones
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ERGONOMIC AIDS
Improve housekeeping
Eliminate clutter
Organize storage areasto minimize
hazardous lifting
Avoid leaving items on the floor, not even
temporarily
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ERGONOMIC AIDS
Minimize static lifting, especially upward
Organize work and work area to avoid
awkward postures Request helpwith heavy, bulky, or awkward
lifting tasks
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ERGONOMIC AIDS
Remove obstructionsto passageways and storage
access
Provide regular equipment checksand maintenance Repair or replace damaged equipment
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ERGONOMIC AIDS
Reduce exposure to strenuous and
stressful tasks
Do not rest wristson sharp or hard edges
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ERGONOMIC AIDS
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Use soft-touch when keyboarding
Locate VDT to minimize glare
Use screen hoodsor glare guardsto minimize glare
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ERGONOMIC AIDS
Keep VDT screen clean and free from dust
Reduce excessive light, especially for
computer work Do not cradle the phone on the shoulder
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ERGONOMIC AIDS Organize work and area to minimize bending
and squatting Plan work to break up extended periods of
repetitive motion tasks Limit excessive exposure duration to
vibrations
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ERGONOMIC AIDS
Use proper personal protective equipment in
extreme temperatures
Report hazardsand hazardous situations toyour supervisor
Eliminate ALL fall hazards, e.g., slips and trips
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ERGONOMIC AIDS
Take health and safety seriously, both on the joband at home
Know safe processes and procedures
Be a health and safety role modelfor othersto follow
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Avoiding a Painful Back
SAFE LIFTING
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Back Injuries
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Back injuries account for nearly 20% of all injuriesand illnesses in the workplace.
Back injuries cost the nation an estimated 20 to
50 billion dollarsper year.
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Slips, Trips and Falls
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On stairways alone, falls result in over twomillion disabling injuriesyearly.
There are thousands more minor injuriescaused by slips, trips, and falls each year.
Most alarming of all is, the fact that industrialfallscause over 1000 deaths each year.
Slips, trips and falls account for 15 to 20percent of all workers' compensation costs.
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Leading Back Injury Factors
Poor posture
Poor physical condition
Incorrect lifting
Jobs that require high energy
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THE SPINES BASIC FUNCTIONS
Providing support
Protecting the spinal cord Providing flexibility to allow
bending and rotating
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STANDING POSTURE
Keep your spinal column
aligned in its naturalcurves
Prop one foot upon a
stool to reduce stress in
your lower back
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STRETCH OFTEN - SHIFT
POSITIONS
Shift your posture often
Stretch frequentlythroughout the day
Keep your body flexible (not
rigid or fixed)
Dont force your body to
conform to its workspace
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LIFT WITH COMMON SENSE!
Assess the situation
Is the load big, bulky, heavy?
Do you need help?
Remember- no single technique will
work in all circumstances
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THE SAFE LIFTING ZONE
The safe lifting zone is
between the kneesand shoulders
Below knee level?
Bend with your knees
and lift with your legs
Above your
shoulders?
Use a stool or ladder 27
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PUSH--DONT PULL
Can you slideit instead of
liftingit?
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Do you need equipmentto help move
it?
Use proper equipment
Hand trucks
Forklifts
Dollies
Use gloves if needed
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Must you twist or stretch to get it?
Readjust the load or
your position beforeyou lift.
Get help!
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PREPARING TO LIFT OR MOVE
Have you stretched your
muscles or warmed up
before lifting?
Are you wearing slip
resistant shoes?
Have you cleared apathwaybefore you move
the item?
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WHEN YOU LIFT
Do
Plant your feet firmly - get a
stable base Bend at your knees - not your
waist
Tighten your abdominal muscles
to support your spine Get a good grip - use both
hands
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WHEN YOU LIFT
Do Keep the load close to
your body Use your leg muscles as
you lift
Keep your back upright,keep it in its naturalposture
Lift steadily and smoothlywithout jerking
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WHENYOU LIFT
Do Not
Lift from the floor
Twist and lift
Lift with one hand
(unbalanced) Lift loads across
obstacles
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WHEN YOU LIFT
Do Not
Lift while reaching orstretching
Lift from an uncomfortable
posture
Fight to recover a dropped
object (let it go!)
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One-handed Lift
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Twisting
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REMEMBER!
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Your work dayis one thirdof your total day
Plan your tasks carefully to avoid a painful back
Managing your back is your responsibility
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General Safety Rules
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Make your safetyyour first considerationin every situation.
Keep your work area clean and free from loose objects,stumbling or slipping hazards (including electrical wires
from equipment). Be aware of walking surfaces. Extra careis needed on
wet or icy surfaces.
Never leave an unsafe condition unmarked or unguarded.
Always post wet floor signs when needed.
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General Safety Rules (continued)
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Wear adequate shoes that are not openand that givegood supportand slip resistance.
Never use broken or damagedladders or otherequipment.
Ladders in front of doors should be marked or postedwith warning barricades.
Use care when working on stairways. Be cautious when working to keep from tripping over
equipment such as buckets, vacuum cleaners, andother tools.
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Electrical Safety
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Always check electrical cords, tools, or equipmentbefore
using. Damaged equipment should be pulled from service.
Any equipment that sparks, stallsor runs hotshould be
checked out.
Avoid wearing excessive jewelrywhen performing
electrical tasks.
Do not block fire service panels.
Extension cords should only be used temporarily.
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THANK YOU