“Employee Involvement Through Ergonomic Teams”

1. “Employee Involvement Through Ergonomic Teams” By David Janusik Detroit Reman East

2. Worked for Detroit for the past 18 yrs. • CNC Lathe Operator. • Lead in development of ergonomic teams. • Safety inspector BEST system.(Bringing Excellence to Safety Teams). • Served on the Ergonomic Committee for the Ohio Safety Congress 2 Years Vice Chair 2015. • National Ergonomic Conference. Served on safety committee For Reman East for 10 years. Worked for United Ambulance Service as a EMT-I for 5 years. Volunteer Firefighter for Caldwell 7 years. Father of four teenagers. Pastor of United Methodist Church . Ergonomics My Background Daimler Trucks | Safety/Ergonomics| Date (July,15th 2014) | Low curity classification

3. My Definition: Ergonomics - The study in how we work and move through life. Our System Our Teams Developing Team Our Lessons Ergonomics Getting People Involved Daimler Trucks | Safety/Ergonomics| Date (July,15th 2014) | Low

4. Ergonomics Where Do Ergo Projects Come From Detroit Reman? Daimler Trucks | Safety/Ergonomics| Date (July,15th 2014) | Low curity classification

5. The Injured worker New Process/Change The Complaint Employee Suggestions Ergonomics Getting People Involved Ergonomic Evaluations Finding A Solution….. What I found? Daimler Trucks | Safety/Ergonomics| Date (July,15th 2014) | Low curity classification

6. The simple form solution……. PDCA- Plan, Do, Check, Act Management, Quality, Safety, TOS(Lean System), Engineering, Fabricators, Maintenance . Ishikawa – The Fish Bone Diagram 5 Whys Lean Tools (74) Ergonomics Our Systems…… Daimler Trucks | Safety/Ergonomics| Date (July,15th 2014) | Low curity classification

7. All Associates Welcome Rules All Shifts Represented Ergonomics Our Team MEETING CODE OF CONDUCT 1. Meetings start and end on time. 2. Stick to the agenda; do not stray onto other topics 3. We strive for group participation; silence equals agreement. 4. All meetings will take place regardless of the attendance of other participants. 5. Complete action items on time. 6. Only one person speaking at a time. 7. Be non-critical and non-judgmental of thoughts and ideas. 8. Make good decisions with consent of other team members. 9. Refrain from personal feelings and critical comments. 10. Be supportive and communicate team activities; be eager to show results. 11. Most of all, have fun. Daimler Trucks | Department | Date (month day, year) | security classification

8. Who Can Come?- Great ideas come from all levels. What Power Do they Hold?- Can they help us reach our goal? Do They Care?- Are they just getting out of work? Making a Connection. -Plugging them into the team. Ergonomics Developing Of A Team Daimler Trucks | Department | Date (month day, year) | security classification

9. Money Can’t Fix ALL THINGS Easy Solutions can be found if we just ask…. Going to the source Managements Dream A,B,C fixes……… Ergonomics Our Lessons…. Daimler Trucks | Department | Date (month day, year) | security classification

10. Education for specific roles Developing Buy In On All Levels Seeing Results of Efforts(doing something) Having the right resources (PC’s, Email, Time, Contacts) Honest evaluations from peers(You Suck Moments) Allowed to fail(Yep We learned from that) When we become contagious Ergonomics How We Won!! Daimler Trucks | Department | Date (month day, year) | security classification

11. Failures Water Pump Shaft Sleeve Remover- Fail, poor design, poor training. Cup Plug Machine- Fail, Poor design, Ergonomics Examples of Failures and Victories Daimler Trucks | Department | Date (month day, year) | security classification

12. Ergonomics Examples of Failures and Victories Victories Hydraulic Chuck Replacement- No more strains, Production capabilities increased. Product versatility. Lift Tables, Lift Assists, Gantry Cranes- Used throughout plant, brought work into safe zones preventing strains and sprains. Ergonomic Awareness Commonplace among associates. Daimler Trucks | Department | Date (month day, year) | security classification

13. No System will fit you perfectly. • Go with what works (cherry pick). • Be confident and learn from others. • Share knowledge with others(buy–in) Ergonomics Applying What We Know? Daimler Trucks | Department | Date (month day, year) | security classification

14. Looking for the Next Leader. Rotation of team members- This will spread knowledge. Create learning opportunities. Ergonomics Taking the Team to The Next Level Daimler Trucks | Department | Date (month day, year) | security classification

15. Questions? david.janusik@daimler.com Ergonomics Daimler Trucks | Department | Date (month day, year) | security classification