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Energizing Ergonomics
Using ergonomic principles to reduce and eliminate injuries
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Do you believe?
The principle behind ergonomics is that by fitting the job to the employee through
– Adjusting a workstation
– Rotating between jobs
– Using mechanical assists
injuries can be reduced and ultimately eliminated!
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Repetitive Motion
Definitions
– Repeating the same motions every few seconds or repeating a cycle of motions more than twice per minute for more than 2 consecutive hours in a workday
– Using an input device, such as a keyboard and/or mouse, in a steady manner for more than 4 hours total in a workday
Typing all day
Using a calculator all day
Using a copier or stapler all day
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Simple Stretches
If a computer is used for long periods during the workday, you can reduce the chances of injury by taking short rest breaks (30 seconds – 2 minutes) after each hour of work.
– Doing simple stretches while sitting at your desk will reduce strain and allow your body to relax
– Computer Stretches
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Stretching Routines
There are different stretching routines for different situations:
– Hand, arm, shoulder, and neck
– Hand, wrist, and forearm
– Lower back
– Neck and shoulder
– Standing
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Controls
Use feasible work practice or administrative controls
– Workstations
– Rotating employee job duties
Recommend PPE, work practice, or administrative controls where other controls are not feasible.
– Step stools
– Key pad holders
– Document holders
– Monitor lifts
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AccessoriesItem Description
1 Contour Wrist Pad2 Wrist and Mouse Pillow3 Wrist Pads4 Keyboard manager with gliding mouse tray5 Monitor Lift6 Standard Keyboard Drawers7 Anti-Glare Filter8 Monitor Viewclip9 Adjustable Keyboard cover/copy stand10 Adjustable footrest11 Soft feel Wide Body retractable ballpoint pen12 Automatic Pencil13 Chair14 Sit-Stand Chair15 Comfortzone"Back Cushion"16 Ergodyne Proflex 4020 Wrist Support17 Werner Platform Ladder18 Anti-Fatigue Mats19 Screen Cleaner20 Folding Handle Platform dolly
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Adjustments
Adjustments
– Floor- Work Height (24” 31”)
– Glare
– Eyes-Screen (24”-31”)
– Knee-Desk (15”)
– Seat width (20” w/ rests)
– Seat-Under desk (7”)
– 90 degrees (All joints)
– Toe space (3”)
– Foot flat
– Seat-Desk (8”-12”)
Group Exercise
– My back hurts (Chair, feet, back support, employee twisted)
– My head and eyes hurt, I have headraces (glare from window, monitor too far/close)
– My hands/wrists hurt (Not in shake hand position, no support)
– My neck/shoulder hurts at the end of the day (phone on shoulder, monitor position)
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Worksite Evaluation
Talking with employees and their representative about the tasks the employees perform
Observe the employees performing the job to identify the risk factors in the job
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Training During Orientation
Provide training during NEO
– Assess jobs
– Do controls exist?
– Monitor controls are still in place, functioning, and being used
– Determine whether new hazards exist
– Take steps to reduce hazards
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Signs & Symptoms
Provide prompt responses to employee reports of signs and symptoms
– Physical findings
Decreased range of motion
Deformity
Decreased grip strength
Loss of muscle function
Physical indicators
– Pain Burning
– Numbness Cramping
– Tingling Stiffness
– Symptoms do not include discomfort
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Back Safety - Lifting
Keep your bowling ball over your pencil
Use your legs to lift, not your back
Size up your load, plan, then move
Never lift anything over 50 pounds alone
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Questions & Answers
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