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Ergo Program Update

Stay informed about the latest improvements in ergonomics, including software pilots, furniture enhancements, and training programs. Collaborate with IT for proactive solutions and ergonomic advocacy. Access resources for ergonomic evaluations and interventions for a better work environment.

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Ergo Program Update

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  1. Ergo Program Update May 11, 2007

  2. Move ergo ‘upstream’reactive → proactive

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. Track program progress

  7. Facilities PMTs

  8. 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?

  9. 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

  10. LBL Chair Selection Guide Aeron Leap Leap Therapod Aeron Therapod Leap Sum Ray Soma Capisco Stool Soma Stool

  11. 4. Upgrade Ergo Database Ergonomics Issues & Recommendations Product/Service, Sources and Catalog Links Communications Log

  12. 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)

  13. Update log – visible to all users

  14. Manage and Track Employee Eval Status - Supervisor

  15. 5. Improve E-Buy / E- Pro

  16. LBNL Ergonomics Product Catalog

  17. Space for writing, telephone? H E L L O ?

  18. Front yard vs. Back yard

  19. Desks that encourage arm & back support…

  20. …and allow space for paperwork & phone!

  21. Ergo Display Room: Frequent upgrade of items Chair fitting program

  22. 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

  23. Coordination w/ CFO, ESD, LSD…

  24. ergo@lbl.govErgo line x5818Edith Perry x7170Ira Janowitz x6071 Talk to us!

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