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Ergo Program Update. May 11, 2007. Move ergo ‘upstream’ reactive → proactive. Current developments. Collaboration with IT: Pilot test of Speech Recognition software Pilot test of Remedy Interactive software Workers Helping Workers Collaboration with Facilities
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Ergo Program Update May 11, 2007
Current developments Collaboration with IT: Pilot test of Speech Recognition software Pilot test of Remedy Interactive software Workers Helping Workers Collaboration with Facilities Designing and fabricating furniture improvements Material handling & trades issues Ergo Advocate Program Upgrade Ergo Database – useful, user-friendly Improve E-Buy / E-Pro procurement process; supplement with Ergo Product Catalog Upgrade Ergonomics Training Programs Coordination w/ CFO, ESD, LSD, MSD on proactive approaches, evaluation, and follow-up of ergo issues
Speech Recognition • Contract w/ Zephyr-TEC for training • Online training (IJ) Dragon NaturallySpeaking • Two IT-sponsored training classes on-site • Development of macros for Mozilla T-bird • Issues: • Appropriateness: • Applications used (MS, Mozilla, PeopleSoft) • Noise in environment • Intensive training • Coaching • IT Support/Help Desk
Remedy Interactive • Web-based self-assessment & training • Each employee rated in red, yellow or green zone of ‘risk’ based on combination of discomfort and posture scores • Individual & group data for follow-up • Advice & reminder e-mails to individuals based on self-assessment results & ratings
3. Ergo Advocate Program • First line of defense and rapid response system • - Be aware of ergonomics situation in the Division • - ID problem postures and implement simple “quick fixes” • - Report complex problems to Safety Coord and/or Ergonomist • Ergonomic Evaluations and Interventions • - Perform “preventive” ergo evaluations or review Remedy results • - Use ergo tools (e.g., Checklists and Ergo Product Catalog) • - Monitor progress of ergo modifications for employees - is it working?
When to provide arm support on work surface Support Options Decision Criteria Observations Surface can be adjusted Need to look at keys Mouse-intensive Don’t like KBM tray • Person presents extended arms that are unsupported • Person presents forward slouching or “bike riding” posture Chair arms- don’t fit, don’t like or don’t exist
LBL Chair Selection Guide Aeron Leap Leap Therapod Aeron Therapod Leap Sum Ray Soma Capisco Stool Soma Stool
4. Upgrade Ergo Database Ergonomics Issues & Recommendations Product/Service, Sources and Catalog Links Communications Log
Info clear and up front… RECOMMENDATIONS - Needs a Workrite Keyboard notched corner Platfrom Ultrathin Model #488 and Pinnacle Extended Arm model # 3172-22TG (One Workplace - contact Melissa Kubit at 510-263-4157) - Needs Goldtouch Split Keyboard and detached Numeric Pad (E-Buy Pacific Safety & Supply)
Space for writing, telephone? H E L L O ?
Ergo Display Room: Frequent upgrade of items Chair fitting program
6. Upgrade Ergo Training Programs • De-emphasize ergo “hardware” and “proper posture” and emphasize a real-world problem-solving approach • Emphasize interactive training and demonstrations vs. lecture (esp. EHS62 - WorkSmart) • Include managing workloads and implementing ergo recommendations • Revise EHS 22 (Ergo for Supervisors) to be more practical & useful • Evaluate web-based alternatives to EHS 60
ergo@lbl.govErgo line x5818Edith Perry x7170Ira Janowitz x6071 Talk to us!