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Benefits of ergonomics

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  1. High productivity
  2. Avoidance if illness and injury risk
  3. Increased satisfaction among workforce
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Common examples of ergonomic risk factors

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  1. Repetitive, forceful or prolonged exertions of the hands
  2. Frequent or heavy lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying of heavy objects
  3. Prolonged awkward postures
  4. Vibration and cold may add to risk
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Level if risk depends on

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  1. Intensity
  2. Frequency
  3. Duration

Of exposure

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Major component of ergonomics is…

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Development of industry specific and task specific guidelines to reduce and prevent workplace musculoskeletal disorders

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Current guidelines listed on CDC website

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  1. Beverage distribution letter from OSHA, 2011
  2. Guidelines for shipyards
  3. Guidelines for poultry processing
  4. Guidelines for retail grocery stores
  5. Guidelines for nursing homes
  6. Ergonomic program management guidelines for meatpacking plants
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Enforcement for ergonomics plans

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  1. Department of Labor
  2. OSHA
  3. Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH act- General Duty Clause
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Genera duty clause

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  • describes the employer’s obligation to furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees
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Outreach and assistance for ergonomics

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  1. OSHA ergonomic etools
  2. Success stories
  3. Case studies
  4. Cooperative programs
  5. Training and education
  6. Industry developed guidelines
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Industry specific etools for ergonomics

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  1. Solutions go electrical contractors
  2. Baggage handling
  3. Beverage delivery
  4. Computer workstations
  5. Grocery warehousing
  6. Healthcare
  7. Poultry processing
  8. Printing
  9. Sewing
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Industry developed guidelines are available from

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  1. American apparel and footwear association
  2. American furniture manufacturers association
  3. National telecommunications panel
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Ergonomics

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  • The science of fitting workplace conditions and job demands to the capabilities of the working population
  • Refers to assessing those work related factors that may pose a risk to musculoskeletal disorders and recommendations to alleviate them
  • Scope can be much broader

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