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Tool 6 and 7

Tool 6 and 7. Ergo-Check Sitting-Check. COMFOR educative packages. Tool 6: Ergo-Check. This tool helps you to find out whether the machine is kept in a good condition This enables your operators to stay in a good and high performing physical condition.

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Tool 6 and 7

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  1. Tool 6 and 7 Ergo-Check Sitting-Check Presentation 2009

  2. COMFOR educative packages Presentation 2009

  3. Tool 6: Ergo-Check • This tool helps you to find out whether • the machine is kept in a good condition • This enables your operators to • stay in a good and • high performing physical condition. Through ‘wear and tear’ machines deteriorate! Presentation 2009

  4. SME voices about Ergo-Check • can improve the operatorefficiency • encourages to identify and correct ergonomic problems • gives a good general view of important factors • an easy way to keep records of things that need to be done • could be used regularly to report the state of the machine • smart to use Ergo-Check when purchasing old machines • it is a simple application without forcing rules Presentation 2009

  5. Methods • Check factors with operator • no tools or measurement equipment needed • Identify shortcomings, if any • = negative answer on statement • Identify corrective measures and set priorities • Appoint responsible person • Carry out measures • Set date for follow up and check () Presentation 2009

  6. Factors included • access to cab • maintenance • cab space • cab environment • operators seat i.e. factors possible to influence Presentation 2009

  7. For a broad ergonomic check Please consult Ergonomic Checklist for Forest Machines It can be downloaded free of charge at: www.enfe.net → COMFOR Presentation 2009

  8. Ergo-Check Presentation 2009

  9. Tool 7: Sitting-Check • This tool helps to assess whether the sitting position is • good • relaxed • This enables your operator to work in • a dynamic sitting posture … which reduces risk for strain and discomfort Presentation 2009

  10. SME voices about Sitting-Check • a good way to open up a dialogue with an operator, who has been working for '100 years' and become 'unable' to change his manners • makes operators aware of the importance of a good sitting position • makes operators aware of important ergonomic elements • some operators don’t know/care about ergonomics, that’s why this tool is important Presentation 2009

  11. Methods • Check factors with operator • no tools or measurement equipment needed • Identify shortcomings, if any • = negative answer on statement • Identify corrective measures and set priorities • Appoint responsible person • Carry out measures • Set date for follow up and check () Presentation 2009

  12. Check position of Feet Knees Thighs Back Shoulders Arms Check that Controls are easy to reach Displays are easy to read Factors included Does operator know how to adjust seat? Is he doing it? Presentation 2009

  13. Identify measures • Technical • New seat • Individual • Pause exercises • Organisational • Shift scheduling Presentation 2009

  14. Tool 7: Sitting-Check Presentation 2009

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