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EASY ERGONOMICS. A Practical Approach for Improving the Workplace. HOW CAN ì EASY ERGONOMICS î HELP ?. Lets You Know About The Benefits Of Using Ergonomics Can Educate You About Ergonomics And Your Workplace
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EASY ERGONOMICS A Practical Approach for Improving the Workplace
HOW CAN ìEASY ERGONOMICSî HELP ? • Lets You Know About The Benefits Of Using Ergonomics • Can Educate You About Ergonomics And Your Workplace • Provides You A Process To Implement Ergonomics Into Your Workplace • Provides You With Resources To Go Beyond ìEasy Ergonomicsî
BENEFITS OF USING ERGONOMICS • Reduce Work Related Sprains And Strains • Increase Productivity And Quality • Allows You To Take A Common Sense Proactive Approach
EDUCATION ABOUT ERGONOMICS • What Is Ergonomics ? • What Are Musculoskeletal Disorders ( MSDís ) ? • What Factors Can Cause MSDís ? • How Can We Reduce MSDís In Our Workplace ?
Start-up no potential problems improvements not needed Identify Potential Problem Jobs Evaluate Potential Problem Jobs Follow-up Improvement Options and Training THE ERGONOMIC PROCESS
IDENTIFYING AND EVALUATING POTENTIAL PROBLEM JOBS Ergonomics Awareness Checklist 1. Look For Clues 2. Prioritize Tasks Within A Job 3. Observe The Work
IMPROVING YOUR WORKPLACE • What Are Ergonomic Improvements ? • Which Tasks Should We Improve First ? • How Do We Make Informed Choices About Improvements ? • How Do We Know If Our Improvements Are Working ?
A WORD ABOUT TRAINING • For Adult Learners • Relevant Information • Language And Literacy Issues
RESOURCES TO TAKE YOU BEYOND EASY ERGONOMICS • Problem Solving Exercises • Musculoskeletal Disorder Basics • Getting Help From A Health Care Provider • References