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Ergonomics
Definition ,[object Object],[object Object]
Scope of Ergonomic Injuries ,[object Object],[object Object]
Goals of Ergonomics in the Workplace ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Cumulative Trauma Disorders  - Statistics ,[object Object],[object Object]
Cumulative Trauma Disorders 100% Fatigue Discomfort Pain Injury Performance Time
Most Common CTD ,[object Object],[object Object]
Risk Factors ,[object Object],[object Object]
Risk Factors cont. ,[object Object],[object Object]
Risk Factors cont. ,[object Object]
Age-Related Changes ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Hand Force A power grip can be 5 times stronger than a pinch grip = 10 lbs. 2 lbs. Takes 4.6 lbs. of force
Wrist Bent Extension Flexion Ulnar deviation
Tool Use Working with bent wrists decreases grip strength Use tools that let you keep your wrist straight Handles get smaller, but hand does not
Frequent, Awkward, or Heavy Lifting
Repetitive Motion
Awkward Positions
Back Bent More Than 30 Degrees
Neck Bent More  Than 30 degrees Shortened muscles compress nerve
Hands Over Head or Elbows Above Shoulders
Recent History ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Management Commitment and Personnel Involvement ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Hazard Prevention and Control ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Engineering Controls ,[object Object],[object Object]
Administrative Controls ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Work Station Design ,[object Object]
 
Training ,[object Object],[object Object]
Back Injury Training ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Other methods to reduce the potential of back injury.
Standing Posture ,[object Object],[object Object]
Shift and Stretch ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Push not Pull ,[object Object]
Use Lifting Devices ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Stretch and be Ready ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Lift With Your Legs ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Supervisors Responsibilities ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
QUESTIONS?
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS MARINE CORPS COMMUNITY SERVICES Certificate of Training This is to certify that HAS SATISFACTORILY COMPLETED Ergonomics Online Training at Camp Pendleton, California Date Type name here Employee ID # Type date here Type here

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Ergonomics Definition, Scope, Goals, and Risk Factors

Notas del editor

  1. Taken from the Greek origin Ergonomics is the study Work .
  2. As we become more educated on Ergo issues we have noticed an increase of MSD