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Ergonomics Awareness Training: Micro Lab
Shawn Holle: Safety AnalystSan Francisco Department of Public HealthOccupational Safety & Health Section
3/22/2012 DPH/OSH 2
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?