Basic Ergonomics Services
Ergonomic Hazard Analysis
Jobs which are suspected of producing ergonomic related injuries and
illnesses must be identified and undergo an “Ergonomic Hazard
Analysis”. These jobs may have become suspect because:
- They are subject to one or more ergonomic
risk factors such as highly repetitive tasks, awkward posture, forceful
exertions, physical stress, prolonged static postures, vibration,
and temperature extremes.
- They have been associated with complaints of cumulative trauma disorder
(CTD), symptoms by employees.
- They have been associated with ergonomic injuries/illnesses.
- They are new jobs that require the use of new equipment and/or utilize
a new workstation design.
Manual Material Handling Survey
The repeated lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling of heavy objects
can have a cumulative effect on the body, making the muscles and discs
vulnerable to injury. Several biomechanical analysis and psychophysical
tools are available to help quantify the back stressors to which workers
may be exposed. Based on the findings of a job demands analysis consideration
may be given to job tasks modifications.
Product Line Exposure
Production line factors leading to ergonomic exposure include Repetitive
Motions, Static Body Positions, Temperature and Humidity, Vibration,
Work Heights, and Workplace Material Accessibility are evaluated to
correct deficiencies toward optimum health and safety for the product
line employee.
Safe Lifting / Back Safety
NIOSH Action Lift Formula and Snook and Ciriello Tables of Maximal
Acceptable Weights and Forces are used in determining what is “an
acceptable lift,” and will be used for your workforce and may
include establishing maximum load weights, the use of material handling
equipment, or establishing requirements for two person lifts, etc.
As muscles are more prone to injury in the cold, proper warm-up periods
are indicated prior to starting intense muscle activity. When physically
demanding tasks are performed, ample rest breaks should be provided
to allow complete recovery of body systems.
Production Floor Tool Use
A Risk Factor Evaluation Sheet will be used to determine the types
of exposure that may lead to injury when using poorly designed or
incorrect tool use and may lead to job modifications and/or new tool
use.
Office Ergonomics Program
Repetitive Motion and Cumulative Trauma are typical exposures that
many companies have difficulty in eliminating or managing the complex
causative factors associated with the Office Ergonomic work environment.
By focusing on known root causes, our DACM Project Management professionals
will be able to develop a written program and assist you in solving
office and VDT workstation problems.
Office Workstation Training
DACM Project Management consultant can present Workstation Design
solutions, VDT Operator Training, and Supervisory Overview coaching.
Practical and clear corrective measures are printed and used by the
consultant during the process in the office in order for the participants
to use and keep for continued self-correction.
