Ergonomics Flashcards
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Definition of Ergonomics
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- optimizing the fit between the individual worker and the task that they are undertaking
- the science of designing workspaces, machine, and tasks with the capabilities and limitations of the human body in mind
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Systems approach to ergonomics
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- gives recognition to the fact that change or problems in one part of the working environment will affect all others
- worker and fast are at the center of model
- concentric circles demonstrate factors which may interact with the individual
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OSHA guidlines
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- establish accountability through a written plan
- demonstrate management commitment to workplace safety
- ensure employee buy in
- conduct a work risk analysis and an ergonomics survey
- develop and implement hazard controls
- provide management and employee training
- provide case management policies
- allow for ongoing feedback
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PTs as Ergonomic Consultants
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- Initiate prevention programs or work risk analysis to identify areas of risk
- analyze and comment various job categories and physical demands
- provide employer with report of risk factors
- Offer to establish training programs for managers and employees
- market services to business and industrial communities
5
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purpose ergonomic assessment
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- study the relationship between job demands, environmental conditions and human functional characteristics
- identify problem areas (risk factors: force, posture, time, cold, vibration)
- create customized educational sessions
6
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ergonomic team
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- administrators
- occupational health/ safety department
- employees
- consultants
7
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ergonomic assessment tools
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- injury and compensation records
- employer and employee surverys
- assessment checklists
8
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Ergonomic Education to employees
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- back facts
- common causes of back problems
- lifestyle, body mechanics, and fitness
- common misconceptions
- proper body mechanics and posture techniques
- general strengthening and flexibility exercises
- what to do if injury occurs
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ergonomic education for management
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- review of assessment findings
- discussion of areas of concern
- participation in employee education program
10
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areas of concern
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- work height
- work distance
- confined area or required twisting
- prolonged standing on hard, concrete surface
11
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“regular”/ light work height
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elbow height or shoulders flexed/abducted less than 45
12
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precision work height
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just above elbow height
13
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heavy work height
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just below elbow height
14
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work distance
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shoulders flexed/abducted less than 45 degress
consider eyesight
15
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where should heavy/frequently used items be stores?
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waist shoulder height
