Tool 6 and 7
Ergo-Check
Sitting-Check
Ewa Lidén
Kassel
Presentation 2009
Project No. 030300-2
COMFOR educative packages
Tool 7:
Sitting-Check
Tool 1:
Health
&
Performance
Tool 2:
Cost/Benefit
Tool 6:
Ergo-Check
Tool 5:
Skills
(operator)
Ewa Lidén
Kassel
Tool 3:
WORX for SMes
Tool 4:
Skills
(contractor)
Presentation 2009
Project No. 030300-2
Tool 6: Ergo-Check
This tool helps you to find out whether
• the machine is kept in a good condition
This enables your operators to
• stay in a good and
• high performing physical condition.
Through ‘wear and tear’
machines deteriorate!
Ewa Lidén
Kassel
Presentation 2009
Project No. 030300-2
SME voices about Ergo-Check
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can improve the operator efficiency
encourages to identify and correct ergonomic problems
gives a good general view of important factors
an easy way to keep records of things that need to be done
could be used regularly to report the state of the machine
smart to use Ergo-Check when purchasing old machines
• it is a simple application without forcing rules
Ewa Lidén
Kassel
Presentation 2009
Project No. 030300-2
Methods
1. Check factors with operator
• no tools or measurement equipment needed
2. Identify shortcomings, if any
• = negative answer on statement
3. Identify corrective measures and set priorities
4. Appoint responsible person
5. Carry out measures
6. Set date for follow up and check ()
Ewa Lidén
Kassel
Presentation 2009
Project No. 030300-2
Factors included
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access to cab
maintenance
cab space
cab environment
operators seat
i.e. factors possible to influence
Ewa Lidén
Kassel
Presentation 2009
Project No. 030300-2
For a broad ergonomic check
Please consult
Ergonomic Checklist
for
Forest Machines
It can be downloaded free of charge at:
www.enfe.net → COMFOR
Ewa Lidén
Kassel
Presentation 2009
Project No. 030300-2
Ergo-Check
Field of application Assess condition of forest
machine
Type of tool
Monitoring tool,
basis for decisions
Documents
Pdf-file
Frequency
(recommended)
Yearly
Ewa Lidén
Kassel
Presentation 2009
Project No. 030300-2
Tool 7: Sitting-Check
This tool helps to assess
whether the sitting position is
• good
• relaxed
This enables your operator to work in
• a dynamic sitting posture
… which reduces risk for strain and discomfort
Ewa Lidén
Kassel
Presentation 2009
Project No. 030300-2
SME voices about Sitting-Check
• a good way to open up a dialogue with an operator, who
has been working for '100 years' and become 'unable' to
change his manners
• makes operators aware of the importance of a good sitting
position
• makes operators aware of important ergonomic elements
• some operators don’t know/care about ergonomics,
that’s why this tool is important
Ewa Lidén
Kassel
Presentation 2009
Project No. 030300-2
Methods
1. Check factors with operator
• no tools or measurement equipment needed
2. Identify shortcomings, if any
• = negative answer on statement
3. Identify corrective measures and set priorities
4. Appoint responsible person
5. Carry out measures
6. Set date for follow up and check ()
Ewa Lidén
Kassel
Presentation 2009
Project No. 030300-2
Factors included
• Check position of
– Feet
– Knees
– Thighs
– Back
– Shoulders
– Arms
• Check that
– Controls are easy to reach
– Displays are easy to read
Does operator know how to adjust seat?
Is he doing it?
Ewa Lidén
Kassel
Presentation 2009
Project No. 030300-2
Identify measures
• Technical
– New seat
• Individual
– Pause exercises
• Organisational
– Shift scheduling
Ewa Lidén
Kassel
Presentation 2009
Project No. 030300-2
Tool 7: Sitting-Check
Field of application Assess sitting posture
Type of tool
Monitoring tool,
basis for decisions
Documents
Pdf-file
Frequency
(recommended)
Regularly
Ewa Lidén
Kassel
Presentation 2009
Project No. 030300-2