Ergonomic Delegate Basic Training

1. Ergonomic Delegate Basic Training The WISHA Rule & The City Plan

2. Topics Ergonomics Defined WISHA Ergo Rule City�s Plan for Compliance Your Role

3. Ergonomic Ergon � Nomus (work) � (natural law) The Greek Translation WW II History: 200 Bones, some 600 Muscles, miles of circulatory system � the body was born to boogie!The Greek Translation WW II History: 200 Bones, some 600 Muscles, miles of circulatory system � the body was born to boogie!

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5. Ergonomics includes Less than 4% of a large sample had 3 average dimensions.Less than 4% of a large sample had 3 average dimensions.

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10. Definition of ergonomics Ergonomics is the science and practice of designing jobs and workplaces to match the capabilities and limitations of the human body. Ergonomics means �fitting the job to the worker� Ergonomics is the scientific study of people at work. The goal of ergonomics is to create jobs, tools, equipment and workplaces that fit people, rather than making people adapt to fit them. An important part of ergonomics is making sure that the demands of the job do not go beyond what a worker can do safely. Let�s take a look at an example of what can happen on a job where the demands created a problem and ergonomics was used to solve it.Ergonomics is the scientific study of people at work. The goal of ergonomics is to create jobs, tools, equipment and workplaces that fit people, rather than making people adapt to fit them. An important part of ergonomics is making sure that the demands of the job do not go beyond what a worker can do safely. Let�s take a look at an example of what can happen on a job where the demands created a problem and ergonomics was used to solve it.

11. Work Related Muscular Skeletal Disorders(WMSD�s) Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTD) Repetitive Trauma Disorders (RTD) Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) Repeated Motion Disorders (RMD Overuse Syndrome

12. WMSDs Injuries Show Up Everywhere Hands , wrists, elbows and shoulders Back and neck Hips, knees and ankles Muscle Strains Tendonitis Bursitis Low Back Pain Carpal Tunnel Reynauds Syndrome Symptoms include Discomfort, pain, fatigue, swelling, stiffness, and numbness and tingling. The wimp factor: If you are bleeding, you get credit for physical pain. Soft tissue injuries we tend to ignore. Symptoms include Discomfort, pain, fatigue, swelling, stiffness, and numbness and tingling. The wimp factor: If you are bleeding, you get credit for physical pain. Soft tissue injuries we tend to ignore.

13. Muscles Tendons Ligaments Bones Nerves Blood Vessels Disks

14. Physical Risk Factors Repetition Static Loading or Sustained Exertions Awkward Postures Mechanical Contact Stress Force Vibration Temperature Repetition: Typing, clicking, looking, flipping, writing, stapling punching. Static loading: Muscles must hold tension or force Awkward postures: bent wrists, twisted, leaning, bending, reaching Mechanical Contact: Sharp or hard surfaces pressing into soft tissue � gripping, pounding, grasping, stapling, lifting. Repetition: Typing, clicking, looking, flipping, writing, stapling punching. Static loading: Muscles must hold tension or force Awkward postures: bent wrists, twisted, leaning, bending, reaching Mechanical Contact: Sharp or hard surfaces pressing into soft tissue � gripping, pounding, grasping, stapling, lifting.

15. Physical Risk Factors Repetition Static Loading or Sustained Exertions Awkward Postures Mechanical Contact Stress Force Vibration Temperature Repetition: Typing, clicking, looking, flipping, writing, stapling punching. Static loading: Muscles must hold tension or force Awkward postures: bent wrists, twisted, leaning, bending, reaching Mechanical Contact: Sharp or hard surfaces pressing into soft tissue � gripping, pounding, grasping, stapling, lifting. Repetition: Typing, clicking, looking, flipping, writing, stapling punching. Static loading: Muscles must hold tension or force Awkward postures: bent wrists, twisted, leaning, bending, reaching Mechanical Contact: Sharp or hard surfaces pressing into soft tissue � gripping, pounding, grasping, stapling, lifting.

16. The WISHA Ergonomic Rule

17. Ergo Rule Timeline

18. Two Pathways to Compliance

19. General Performance Approach Analyze Caution Zone Jobs Use a Systematic Evaluation Method Job Strain Index (JSI) NIOSH Lift Equation Etc... Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) Provide Training on Methods & Rule Reduce WMSD hazards below Standard Level Provide Awareness & Job specific Training

20. Specific Performance Approach Analyze Caution Zone Jobs Use Appendix B Evaluation method Provide Training on Appendix B & Rule Reduce WMSD hazards below Appendix B Levels Provide Awareness & Job specific Training

21. �Caution Zone� Jobs Specific Physical Risk Factors are part of the regular and foreseeable work. Occur more than 1 day per week Occur more frequently than 1 week per year Duration is the �actual� exposure time

22. Specific Risk Factors Awkward Posture High Hand Force Highly Repetitive Motion Repeated Impact Heavy, Frequent or Awkward Lifting Moderate to High Hand - Arm Vibration Repetition: Typing, clicking, looking, flipping, writing, stapling punching. Static loading: Muscles must hold tension or force Awkward postures: bent wrists, twisted, leaning, bending, reaching Mechanical Contact: Sharp or hard surfaces pressing into soft tissue � gripping, pounding, grasping, stapling, lifting. Repetition: Typing, clicking, looking, flipping, writing, stapling punching. Static loading: Muscles must hold tension or force Awkward postures: bent wrists, twisted, leaning, bending, reaching Mechanical Contact: Sharp or hard surfaces pressing into soft tissue � gripping, pounding, grasping, stapling, lifting.

23. Ergonomics Rule: Major features This is another way to look at the basic requirements of the rule. In yellow are the requirements for caution zone jobs. If hazards are found, the job moves into the hazard zone in red. If there are no hazards, the job is OK and is in the green area where nothing more needs to be done. The reason why you need to understand the way the ergonomics rule works is that employees need to be involved in a lot of these steps. You may want to take a look at the rule itself, especially the descriptions of caution zone jobs. That way you can decide for yourself if your job is a caution zone job or not. (At this point you can offer to share a copy of the rule with the trainees, or direct them to the L&I web site to download their own copy.) This is another way to look at the basic requirements of the rule. In yellow are the requirements for caution zone jobs. If hazards are found, the job moves into the hazard zone in red. If there are no hazards, the job is OK and is in the green area where nothing more needs to be done. The reason why you need to understand the way the ergonomics rule works is that employees need to be involved in a lot of these steps. You may want to take a look at the rule itself, especially the descriptions of caution zone jobs. That way you can decide for yourself if your job is a caution zone job or not. (At this point you can offer to share a copy of the rule with the trainees, or direct them to the L&I web site to download their own copy.)

24. Special Considerations Reduce below the �Hazard Level� or to the degree technologically and economically feasible �Caution Zone� Jobs are not prohibited, but require training The rule calls for employee involvement Ergonomic Awareness Training is portable for employees There is no record keeping

25. What Training Must Include Work Related Causes of WMSDs Types, Symptoms and Effects of WMSDs Importance of early reporting of WMSDs How to Identify WMSD Hazards & Methods to reduce them The requirements of the Washington Ergonomic Rule

26. Ahhh, Compliance� Hazard/Caution Zone Jobs Have Been Evaluated Risk Factors Have Been Reduced Awareness Training is Completed

27. Questions about the rule?

28. The City�s Plan

29. Risk Managements Role Help you to interpret and understand the rule. Coordinate the City�s efforts Provide training resources Provide support for safe changes

30. City Ergonomics at a Glance

31. Positive Effects of Ergonomics The Win-Win Reduced Injuries and job related disabilities Increased energy & hourly output Reduced employee absenteeism Fewer disruptions More effective accommodations Reduced turnover Reduced defects / increase in quality Better morale

32. City Ergonomic Philosophy Best Practices or Excellence Continuous Process Improvement Start early Allow time for capital improvements Raise the skill level of delegates over time Train all Employees Consider all Ergonomic Factors Incorporate ergonomics into daily work life Have good documentation of history & program

33. We are going to usethe Labor & Industry Tools,Forms,and Methods

34. The Model Program Has Top Mgmt. Participation Has a Company Coordinator Uses a Ergonomic Consultant Has Facility Coordinators - Delegates Has Support & Team Work Safety Captains Accident Investigators Supervisors

35. The Communication

38. The Role of an Ergonomic Delegate

39. What is an Ergonomic Delegate? Sparkplug for the program Resource for adjustments & training Contact point for employees w/problems or ideas for improvement Resource for Supervisors and Accident Investigators

40. Time Commitment 4 Hours of Training over next 12 Mo. Provide information to employees/supervisors Ongoing �User Groups� An interest in keeping up on ergonomic topics .66 hours per employee over next 12 Months

41. Your Time�What .66 Looks like

42. Expectations of Delegates Communication Training Prioritizing self-evaluations Recognition of hazards Responding to the hazards Reporting progress

43. Questions or concerns?