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ERGONOMICSER-GO-NOM-ICS
ErgoDave
Ergonomics: What, Why, and How
CPE LLC
ERGONOMICS DEFINITIONS
Fitting the task to the person an applied science concerned with
designing and arranging things people use so that the people and things interact most efficiently and safely —called also biotechnology, human engineering, human factors (Merriam-Webster’s)
Controlling fatigue
WHAT
ERGONOMICS RISK FACTORS
Force Posture Repetition
Secondary Cold Vibration Static positions Impact/contact
stress
FR
P
Overall Ergo Risk
R
P
WHAT
QUIZ: FIND AS MANY ERGO FEATURES AS YOU CAN
WHAT
Wind screen
Throttle Rocker
Low seat pan
Floor boards
Highway bars
Heel and toe shiftersBa
ck
rest
USE A VARIETY OF NEUTRAL POSTURES
WHAT
ERGONOMICS CULTURE EXISTS WHEN: New work processes, tools and equipment have
ergonomics designed into them from the start Ergo issues are found before they cause harm All employees report discomfort Ergo issues are resolved quickly and at the
lowest possible organizational level All employees use good work methods, use
provided ergo tools, and follow written SOP or JHA
WHAT
ERGO TOOL EXERCISE
Work in groups at your table Review set of tools Pick speaker to report findings
Most ergonomic tool Least ergonomic tool
WHAT
TOP 10 INJURIES
http://www.libertymutualgroup.com / omapps / ContentServer?c=cms_docu / cms_document / ShowDoc&cid=1138365240689
WHY
Ergo
Ergo
Ergo
PERSONAL ERGONOMICS RISK FACTORS
WHY
Increasing age Previous injury Tobacco use Arthritis Diabetes
http://www.npr.org/2011/10/27/141760591/workplaces-feel-the-impact-of-obesity
M. Hagberg, B.A. Silverstein, R.P. Wells, R. Smith, P. Carayon,H. Hendrick, M. Pe´russe, I. Kuorinka, L. Forcier (Eds.), Workrelated musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD): A handbook for prevention, Taylor and Francis, London, UK, 1995.
ADDRESSING ERGO ISSUES
Plan
Do
Check
Act
• Screen w/comfort survey first.• Detailed assessments: NIOSH Lifting index; Job Strain Index etc.
• Brainstorm solutions• Check design guidelines• Build/buy prototype
• Ask for feedback• Repeat comfort survey• Repeat detailed assessment
• Finalize new design• Document in SOP and/or JHA• Correct similar cases
Repeat
HOW
COMFORT SURVEY
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication Number 97-117
HOW
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/97-117/pdfs/97-117.pdf
MOST POPULAR ERGO ASSESSMENTS
1. NIOSH Lifting Equation2. Snook Tables3. RULA4. REBA5. Job Strain Index6. Washington State checklist
http://ehstoday.com/health/ergonomics/ergonomics_assessment_tools_1215/
HOW
REVISED NIOSH LIFTING EQUATION
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication Number 94-110
Read pages 1 - 35
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/94-110/pdfs/94-110.pdf
HOW
THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ht-niosh-lift-calculator/id447112695?mt=8
EMC Insurance Companies
http://www.emcins.com/losscontrol/quick_links/employee_safety_health/ergonomicsNIOSH.aspx
Dr. Bernard, USF http://personal.health.usf.edu/tbernard/ergotools/index.html
HOW
PUSH PULL MEASUREMENT
In Series In-100 $115 described as good to weigh “Muskie, Sturgeon, Coyote, Fox” (1 lb markings 2 to 100 lbs)
Chatillon DFXII; listed at $582.55; 200 lb capacity; accuracy +/- 0.3%
HOW
SNOOK TABLES
Liberty Mutual http://libertymmhtables.libertymutual.com/CM_LMTablesWeb
Also called Push/Pull tables or Liberty Mutual tables
Need force gauge Need set acceptable criteria
OK for 95% of all females 90% of all females 75% of all females
(same as NIOSH Green Lifting Index)
HOW
DESIGN GUIDELINES
Page 125
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication Number 97-117
HOW
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/97-117/pdfs/97-117.pdf
EVALUATING YOUR COMPUTER WORKSTATION
How to make it work for youhttp://www.orosha.org/pdf/pubs/1863.pdf
HOW
4 KEY OFFICE ERGO CHECK POINTS
Back supported
Feet supported
Hands on task
Eyes on task
http://www.orosha.org/pdf/pubs/1863.pdf
HOW
CREATING YOUR OFFICE ERGOCHECKLIST
http://www.orosha.org/pdf/pubs/1863.pdf
Select 10 to 20 questionsFrom pages 38 to 43
HOW
RESOURCESNIOSH http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/ergonomics
Cornell http://ergo.human.cornell.edu/cutools.html
Washington State http://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/Topics/Ergonomics/default.asp
OSHA National http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/ergonomics/resources.html
MSD Prevention Toolbox http://www.wsib.on.ca/wsib/wsibsite.nsf/public/PreventMSD
Oregon OSHA http://www.orosha.org/subjects/ergonomics.html
Oregon Office ergo guide http://www.orosha.org/pdf/pubs/1863.pdf
AIHA ergo tool kithttp://www.aiha.org/insideaiha/volunteergroups/Ergonomics/Documents/ECToolkit.pdf
HOW
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS HFES
HFES members enjoy the following benefits:1. Free annual subscriptions to:Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. Choose either the print or the online version. View the journal FAQ for details.Ergonomics in Design: The Quarterly of Human Factors Applications. Choose either the print or the online version.JCEDM: Journal of Cognitive Engineering and Decision Making. Members have access to the online version or may purchase the print version for $30.Reviews of Human Factors and Ergonomics: Members have access to the online version and may also purchase printed volumes.HFES Annual Meeting Proceedings: Members have access to the online version and may also purchase the CD-ROM version.HFES Bulletin: A monthly e-newsletter bringing members news about important activities related to the field, Society news, a calendar of meetings and other events, and news from related fields.HFES Directory and Yearbook: Includes descriptions of activities within HFES committees, chapters, and technical groups; alphabetical member listings; a geographical index of members, as well as historical information about the Society and the field.2. Special member prices on all other HFES Publications3. Opportunity to participate in the HFES Annual Meeting and other HFES meetings: Reduced registration fees, Discounts on workshops, On-Site Career CenterPaper presentations, panel sessions, and posters4. Subscription to the HFES Members-only Career Center, including Confidential résumé posting, Job search, Résumé search for employers5. Members-only access to the Online Member Directory6. Members-only access to placing listings in the Online Consultants Directory (requires full membership)7. Access to Membership in 23 Technical Groups, including, Newsletters, Technical program tracks, Listservs, Networking8. Members-only participation inWebinars: Monthly webinars with access to previous recordings and handouts. Linkedin group: For HFES, with sub-groups for Technical Groups and chapters. 9. Local and Student Chapters10. Discounts from other publishers/providers:20% off software, workload assessment tools, data analysis tools, and other products from the Human Systems Information Analysis Center (formerly CSERIAC)15% off Taylor & Francis books and subscriptions to Ergonomics15% off selected book from Academic Press11. Discounts on car rentals from Hertz
HOW
KEEPING UP TO DATE ON ERGO NEWS
http://www.ergoweb.com/news/
HOW
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