Ergonomics: Steps in Deveoping An Ergonomic Program
Ergonomics: Steps in Deveoping An Ergonomic Program
Ergonomics: Steps in Deveoping An Ergonomic Program
Employees
Hierarchy of Controls
Engineering Controls
Administrative Controls
PPE
Step 6 ESTABLISH HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL
Components of the protocol
a) Should be advocated by management
b) Be part of the operational
c) Must be free from repercussion
d) Documented & communicated to all
Step 7 ESTABLISH A PROACTIVE APPROACH
Emphasize prevention by anticipating, recognizing & reducing risk
factors
LOW BACK PAIN MANAGEMENT
Low back pain statistics:
49 60% of LBP dut to lifting / lowering
56% with low onset of symptoms
90% resolves in 4-7weeks; 5-10% persist for 6months or >
75 83% recurrence rate; 50 60% within the year of initial episode
Precise diagnosis in 20% of cases
DETERMINANTS OF MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE LOAD
1. LOAD WEIGHT
2. WORKER
size
strength
fitness
motivation
at risk behaviour
2. Dynamic
a) Greater forces are exerted on ligaments as motion speed
increases
b) Lifting at 10% max muscle strength at 6x/min is more
fatiguing than 20% strength at 3x/min
c) Combo lifting, twisting, bending is a frequent cause of LBP (
Anderson, 1981)
WORK MANAGEMENT
Automation or limit manual handling
Improve work posture & motion
Short breaks
Improve on temperature, lighting, floor surface, working space
Accessibility
Ease of use
Time of use