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2A: Ergonomics

Learn how to prevent musculoskeletal injuries in cleaning personnel. Adjust backpack vacuum harnesses, stand up straight, use extension poles, and lift properly to protect your back.

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2A: Ergonomics

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  1. 2A: Ergonomics Protecting Workers from Injuries

  2. Ergonomics • Musculoskeletal injuries (back injuries) are the leading cause of injury for cleaning personnel • Adjust backpack vacuum harnesses for proper fit • Stand-up straight • Life with the legs, not the back • Use extension poles so workers don’t have to bend over

  3. Properly adjust the backpack’s harness

  4. Use tools so you don’t have to bend over

  5. Stand straight - use tools with extension poles

  6. Keep your back straight when lifting

  7. If it’s heavy – get help

  8. Quiz • What is the leading cause of injuries to janitors?: • Eating too much pizza • Burns from cleaning chemicals • Back injuries • None of the above • What is one of the biggest ergonomic problems associated with the use of backpack vacuums? • Too heavy • Too loud • Improperly adjusted harness • All of the above

  9. Quiz • What should a janitor do if he/she has to bend over to work? • Don’t do the work • Stand straight and get an extension pole • Kneel down • All of the above • What should a janitor do when lifting something heavy? • Keep their back straight and lift with their legs • Get help • Make the load lighter so it is easier to move • All of the above

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