Arm Supports for Ergonomic Positioning

1. Arm Supports for Ergonomic Positioning EH&S + EETD + Engineering Division TEAM: Jeff Chung, Michael Siminovitch, Robin Lafever, Steve Dellinges

2. The Need . . . “Scientific evidence shows that musculoskeletal disorders of the lower back and upper extremities can be attributed to particular jobs and working conditions – including heavy lifting, repetitive and forceful motions, and stressful work environments…but the problem can be reduced with well-designed intervention programs.” National Academy of Sciences Report (1/18/2001) • FY 99: 43% of all disabling workplace injuries and illnesses (nation-wide) are associated with ergonomics and at a financial cost of $16.8 billion. [Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index Report – 2002] • FY 02: 62% LBNL DOE-Recordable cases caused by poor ergonomics (Strains/Sprains, CTDs & RSIs). • FY 02: LBNL Property Management dBase inventoried > 9,400 computers (desktops and laptops) issued to employees. • 7/99-8/02: 20% LBNL employee visits (168) to Health Services triggered by computer use. • 4/85-6/02: 145 WComp “ergo claims” resulting > $2M incurred costs and 13,602 days of TD/Loss Work Days (productivity).

3. We are Here ! Phase I Phase II Phase III McGraw Presentation Industry CRADA or SBIR LBNL Technology Transfer LBL Presentation Engineering Development Engineering Concepts Idea Product Development Invention Disclosure Industry Solution Commercialization $ $ $ $ Seed money Production Prototype Funding Development Funding Lab set up Concept generation Hardware Fab, Mod, Iterate Testing and Evaluation Screen candidates Acquire instrumentation Measure Muscle Activity Refine Evaluation Criteria Develop Engineering Prototypes Conduct Engineering tests Develop Product requirementsDesign for manufactureProduce production prototypesConduct product field testing

4. Phase I, Design Effort

5. Applications Office Environment – Computer work Manufacturing Environment – Light Assembly Lab Environment – Repetitive Handwork Inspection Fume Hoods Biological Safety Cabinets Production Genomics Work Life Sciences Benchwork

6. Phase II Mechanical Arm Rest Development 6 Month Plan - $150k • Misc. tweaks and improvements • Add roller bearings • Address safety issues • Set-up in lab environment Improve existing prototypes Engineering Models • Several prototypes • Test results to Iteration • CAD models & Drawings • Analysis / Animations • Shop work & Assembly + materials Production package • CAD models & Drawings • Exemplar • Shop Visits • Lab / Equipment set-up • Train crew • Perform testing • Reduce results Lab Testing Cycles through engineering models. Short-run production • Shop work & Assembly + materials Industry Presentation • Documentation • Slide show

7. R&D Ergonomics Applications – Benefits Management of Business Productivity: science and operations Asset Protection and Preservation: human, physical and intellectual DOE Mission Success: multi-program and interdisciplinary R&D CRADA: collaboration, innovation and industry partnerships Recognition: engineering and safety excellence (nationally and internationally) Team Funding Team R&D

8. Commercial Devices