LEADER'S GUIDE
1606-LDG-E
INDUSTRIAL ERGONOMICS
Part of the SAFETY MEETING KIT Video Series
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THE SAFETY MEETING KIT VIDEO SERIES
This education program is part of the Safety Meeting Kit Video Series. The
programs in this series have been created to provide employees with good, basic
information on everyday safety and health topics. This series includes programs
on the following topics:
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Abuse (Employees and
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Fall Protection
Fire Extinguishers
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posters which have been designed specifically to be used with the programs. By
combining these three products you have all of the materials you need to
promote and conduct a complete safety meeting (for information on booklets and
posters contact your local distributor).
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WARRANTY/DISCLAIMER
"This program has been created to assist companies that are endeavoring to
educate their employees regarding good safety and health practices. The
information contained in this program is the information available to the
producers of the program at the time of its production. All information in this
program should be reviewed for accuracy and appropriateness by companies
using the program to assure that it conforms to their situation and recommended
procedures, as well as to any state, federal or other laws, standards and
regulations governing their operations. There is no warranty, expressed or
implied, that the information in this program is accurate or appropriate for any
particular company's environment."
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION TO THE PROGRAM
- Structure and organization
- Background
- Objectives
- Reviewing the program
2 PREPARING FOR THE PRESENTATION
- Structuring the presentation
- Setting up the class and classroom
3 CONDUCTING THE SESSION
- The initial steps
- Showing the program
- Conducting the discussion
- Concluding the presentation
- Wrapping up the paperwork
4 OUTLINE OF MAJOR POINTS IN THE PROGRAM
5 ACCOMPANYING MATERIALS
- Scheduling and Attendance Form
- Quiz
- Training Certificate
- Employee Training Log
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INTRODUCTION TO THE PROGRAM
Structure and Organization
Information in this program is presented in a definite order, so that employees will
see the relationships between the various groups of information and can retain
them more easily. The sections included in the program are:
• What is ergonomics?
• The human body.
• The hand and wrist.
• The arm and shoulder.
• The back and neck.
• Lifting procedures and exercise.
Each of the sections covers important information in one topic area, providing
employees with the basis for understanding the basic concepts of industrial
ergonomics.
Background
There are thousands of different types of jobs in today's work world. Each job is
performed in a different work environment, using different materials and tools.
And every job makes a different set of demands on our bodies.
Using ergonomics, employees can determine how they can work most effectively
and safely based on their own physical make-up and how they can avoid
ergonomic problems.
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Objectives
To help remind employees of ergonomic problems that can occur in their jobs, as
well as what can be done to address these problems, this education and training
program is designed to present the fundamentals of good ergonomic practices.
Upon completion of the program, employees should:
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Understand the physiology of their body and how the various parts
work together.
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Recognize how certain types of movements can cause ergonomic
problems.
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Know what parts of their body are most often affected by these
problems.
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Be able to recognize work situations in their own jobs that might
cause ergonomic problems.
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Know how to create pragmatic solutions to those problems.
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Know how to properly lift different types of objects.
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Understand the role of exercise in avoiding ergonomic injuries.
Reviewing the Program
As with any educational program, the presenter should go through the entire
program at least once to become familiar with the content and make sure the
program is consistent with company policy and directives. An Outline of Major
Program Points is included in this Leader's Guide to help with this task and for
general reference.
As part of this review process, you should determine how you, as the presenter,
will conduct your session. The use of materials such as handouts, charts, etc.,
that may be available to you needs to be well thought out and integrated into the
overall program presentation.
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PREPARING FOR THE PRESENTATION
Structuring the Presentation
In conducting this education session, you should proceed with a friendly and
helpful attitude. Remember that the trainees are looking to your experience and
knowledge to help them relate to the situations shown in the program. It is
important to let the trainees interact with you and each other during the training
session. Stimulating conversation within the group is one of the best things you,
as the presenter of the program, can do to help everyone get as much as
possible from the session. Be alert for comments that could help in this area in
future sessions and make note of them.
As the presenter, you also should:
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Keep the session related to the topic of industrial ergonomics.
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Relate discussions to how ergonomic considerations can affect the
work of class participants.
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Prevent any one person or small group of employees in the session
from doing all the talking.
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Get everyone involved. Ask questions of those who don't participate
voluntarily.
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Clarify comments by relating them to the key points in the program.
Use the Outline of Major Program Points section included in this guide, as well as
the information included in the quiz, as the basis for answering any questions. If
you don't know the answer, say so. Tragic results may occur should you provide
incorrect or inaccurate information. Remember, this is a positive program on
industrial ergonomics. Make sure your attitude and words reflect this and that the
emphasis is always on providing the information needed by the attendees to
improve their ability to recognize situations that can give rise to ergonomic
problems... and create pragmatic solutions to these problems.
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Setting Up the Class and Classroom
Remember, there are a number of things that must be done to set up the class
as well as the classroom. These fall into several groups of activities, and include:
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Scheduling and Notification
— Use the enclosed form to schedule employees into the
session.
— Make sure that the session is scheduled so that it fits
into your attendees' work day.
— Send out notification of the session well in advance, to
give people enough time to incorporate it into their
schedule for that day.
— If possible, post a notification on bulletin boards in the
affected employees' areas.
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The Classroom
— Schedule the room well in advance.
— Make sure the room can accommodate the expected
number of attendees.
— Check it again on the day of the program to make sure
there is no conflict.
— Make sure the room can be darkened, and won't create
a glare on the television screen.
— Locate the light controls and test them.
— Make sure the power for the videotape or DVD player
you are using operates separately from the room light.
— See if you can control the room temperature.
— Know where the closest restrooms are.
— Assure that the room is free from distracting noises.
— Make sure emergency exits are marked and known to
the attendees.
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Seating
— Make sure everyone can see the screen from their seat.
— Make sure everyone can hear both the videotape/DVD
and you (when you speak).
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— Check to see that seating is such that writing can be
done easily.
— Make sure the seating arrangement allows eye contact
between attendees, and between you and attendees.
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Equipment and Materials
— Make sure the videotape or DVD player, monitor, and all
appropriate cables and extension cords are available.
— Make sure a stand or table is available and is of
appropriate height for all attendees to easily see the
monitor.
— If you plan on using a chartpad, blackboard, or other
writing board, make sure it is available, easy to see, and
you have the proper writing implements.
— Make sure you have 6" x 8" index cards or other
materials to be used as name tents for attendees.
— Make sure you have made up a sufficient number of
copies of the quiz, as well as any other handouts you
are using.
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Final Check
— Make sure equipment is in the room prior to the
scheduled session.
— Check to see that the room is set up properly.
— Check equipment prior to the presentation to assure
that it works.
— Make sure extension cords, etc. are taped down, if need
be, to avoid tripping.
— If you are using the videotape version of the program,
run the leader up to the point where the program
begins.
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CONDUCTING THE SESSION
The Initial Steps
In conducting the session remember the positive nature of this presentation.
Everyone is attending in order to learn more about how to improve their industrial
ergonomic practices and as a result work more safely and productively. Initially,
you need to:
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Introduce yourself as the session leader.
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State the title of the program, Industrial Ergonomics and the purpose
of the session (to learn how to guard against ergonomic problems).
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Inform the attendees when there will be breaks (if you plan them) the
location of exits and restrooms and if water, coffee, or other
refreshments will be available.
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Make sure all of the attendees have signed in on your scheduling
and attendance sheet. Remember, it is very important to document
peoples' attendance at the session.
Once this housekeeping is done, it is time to move to the meat of the session.
First, the attendees need to be informed about the objectives of the session (this
is where you can use a flip chart or board to list the objectives, which should be
done prior to the class starting). This listing should be preceded with some
introductory remarks. Your own words are always best, but the remarks should
follow along the lines of the following:
"Today we are going to talk about ergonomics. Ergonomic problems
can have subtle causes, and symptoms may show up only after a
prolonged period of time. Yet ergonomic injuries are responsible for
thousands of hours of lost time, and millions of dollars in workers'
compensation and medical costs each year."
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"We need to remember that there are many situations that we
encounter which have the potential to cause ergonomic problems.
Frequently our jobs involve a number of different work environments,
using different materials and tools, often lifting awkward and heavy
objects as well."
"We also work with equipment and workstations that can cause real
problems if we don't know how to deal with them properly. And we
are always encountering situations where we have to replace or
remove things from high shelving, or adjust fixtures, where we
should be using a stool or a ladder."
"How closely we can physically match up with our workplace will
determine how hard our muscles and joints will be asked to work. We
need to arrange tools and materials so that our bodies aren't forced to
make unhealthy movements, such as over-stretching, which can cause
ergonomic injuries. In short, we need to remember that there can be
ergonomic hazards in a number of our activities. We need to know, and
use, proper ergonomic practices in these situations."
"The program we are going to watch today will give us some good
information on the types of ergonomic problems that we may
encounter, and what steps we should take to avoid them. We will
also learn what we can do, ourselves, to correct many of these
problems. To make this the most productive session possible, we
need to look at what we want to accomplish here today (verbally
reference the Objectives list from the first section in this guide, or
point to blackboard or chart where you have written them down)."
Once the objectives have been provided, you are ready to show the program.
However, you do need to let the attendees know that they will be taking a quiz at
the end of the session (if you are using it). It needs to be emphasized that they
are not being graded, but that the quiz is being used to see if the session is
effectively transmitting information to them in a way they will remember.
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Showing the Program
At this point, you need to introduce the title of the videotape program once again,
Industrial Ergonomics, darken the lights if necessary, and begin the showing of
the videotape.
If you are using the DVD version of the course you have several options as to
how you can move through the program and what employees see.
The DVD menu has two selection bars:
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Play.
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Contact Us.
To just play the program from beginning to end, select Play.
If you would like information on other programs and products that are available
from Training Network you can select Contact Us for information about how to
contact us.
Conducting the Discussion
After the program has been shown, it is time for the group discussion on the
information contained in the session. Care must be taken to make sure that the
discussion is kept to the general topic of industrial ergonomics. There are several
ways to conduct this discussion. These include:
• Calling for questions from the attendees and using these questions as the
basis for the discussion.
• Leading the discussion through the points covered in the program using
statements such as:
— "The program showed a number of different types of
ergonomic hazards. What are some of the ergonomic
hazards that we know exist in our environments and
that we should correct?"
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— "We saw several interesting things about proper lifting.
Who can review the principles of safe lifting that we saw
in the program?"
You should use the discussion format that you are most comfortable with. The
Outline of Major Program Points section in the guide, and the questions and
answers in the master copies of the quiz can be very useful as a basis for
discussion.
Remember, you have allocated a limited amount of time in which this discussion
can take place. It is important to blend the attendees' questions and areas of
obvious interest with the objective of trying to touch on each major area within
the session in the discussion. By touching on each area, the attendees are much
more likely to retain the information presented in the session.
Concluding the Presentation
Once discussion has concluded, whether naturally or you have had to bring the
discussion to a close in order to complete the session within the time allowed, it
is time to give the quiz (if you are using it). Again, remind the attendees that the
quiz is only meant to help determine how effective the presentation of the
information is, and that they will not be graded on it. Let them know that they
have approximately five minutes to complete the quiz.
At the end of the five minute period, remind the attendees to date and sign their
quizzes, and then collect them. The attendees should be thanked for attending
the session and reminded of any other sessions in the educational program that
they may be attending. They can then be dismissed to return to their normal
activities.
*(An alternative to this approach is to give the quiz immediately after showing the
program, then use a review of the quiz as a basis for your group discussion.)
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Wrapping Up the Paperwork
Before much time has passed, and the subject matter is fresh in your mind,
several areas of paperwork must be completed. First, check to make sure that all
attendees signed the scheduling and attendance form. Next, make sure that you
have a quiz from every attendee, dated and signed.
Also, depending upon what you have decided to do, a copy of the attendance
sheet and the quiz for each attendee should be either filed in your files, or turned
over to the attendee's department manager (or the personnel office) so that this
paperwork can be included in their Personnel File. The attendees' training logs
should also be updated, and each attendee should be given a filled out and
signed training certificate, signifying that they have successfully completed the
course.
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OUTLINE OF MAJOR PROGRAM POINTS
The following outline summarizes the major points of information presented in the
program. The outline can be used to review the program before conducting a
classroom session, as well as in preparing to lead a class discussion about the
program.
• There are thousands of different types of jobs in today's work
world.
— Each job is performed in a different work environment,
using different materials and tools.
— And every job makes a different set of demands on our
bodies.
• Using ergonomics you can determine how you can work most
effectively and safely based on your own physical makeup.
• First, you need to take a look at your work area.
— Next, look at the equipment and tools that you use.
— Finally, take a look at yourself!
• Your physical size and shape are important considerations when
designing work areas and selecting equipment.
— Are you tall, or short?
— Do you have long legs?
— What about your arms?
• How closely you and your workplace match up will determine how
hard your muscles and joints will be asked to work while you're
on the job.
— For instance, tools and materials should be arranged
so our bodies aren't forced to make unhealthy
movements, such as over-stretching, which can
cause ergonomic injuries.
— Workstations should be set up so that we can
maintain neutral positions as much as possible.
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• As you would expect, design engineers who develop workstations
and tools are hard pressed to make them fit everyone perfectly.
— They do their best to come close by designing things
to fit most people.
— The fine tuning, however, is left to you and your
supervisor.
• So how do we do this? Examining how our bodies move is the
place to start.
• The human arm is a good example of a mechanical system that
is designed to allow a number of different movements.
— The bones provide the framework for the shape of the
arm.
— They're connected by strong bands called ligaments
that hold the bones together.
— Muscles provide the force to move the bones and hold
the arm in various positions.
— Sturdy cords called tendons are responsible for
attaching the muscles to the bone.
— Woven into this package are the nerves, which deliver
information to and from the brain and provide us with
our sense of touch.
— All of these are elements in a system, and we have
many of these systems throughout our body.
• Where we run into problems is that as with any systems, things
can go wrong.
— Bones can break.
— Muscles, ligaments and tendons can get sore, or be
strained or torn.
— Nerves can be squeezed and irritated if they are
pressed against surrounding bone.
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• The good news is that we can avoid these problems by
minimizing body positions that put a strain on our systems. To
start:
— We should avoid long sessions of repetitive motion
without rest, and overly heavy loads (these are the
main contributors to ergonomic health problems).
• There are also some positive work techniques that we can use to
help us stay ergonomically healthy. These include:
— Alternating tasks to keep from repeating the same
movements over and over.
— Doing stretching exercises for relief of muscle
tension
— Doing our best to keep our bodies in neutral, nonstressful positions.
• So how do we work all of this into our jobs, and avoid physical
stress? Let's look at the regions of our body that are most
susceptible to ergonomic problems.
— The hand and wrist.
— The shoulder and arm.
— And the back and neck.
• The most comfortable position for your hand and wrist is its
neutral position.
— This is where the wrist is kept straight, as if you were
shaking hands.
— Here, the least possible stress is placed on the wrist.
— This position should be used wherever it is possible,
because other wrist positions can be very stressful,
especially when used over lengthy periods.
• Extension can especially be bad for you.
— That's bending your wrist up and back.
— Try it… you can feel the stress.
• Movement in the opposite direction, flexion, can cause problems
as well.
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• So can ulnar deviation, shifting your wrist to the right. And it's
opposite, radial deviation.
• Flipping your wrist can also cause stress to the system.
• You should minimize pronation (turning the wrist palm down), and
supination (rotating the palm up) as well.
• But remember, you can only minimize these movements, you
can’t eliminate them… they're a part of life.
— Nevertheless, you should work to keep your wrist
straight as much as possible.
• Ergonomic considerations for the hand and wrist are especially
important when working with tools.
— Carefully examine each tool that you use for weight
and size.
— If a tool is too heavy or bulky for the task, it will
eventually cause fatigue.
• Avoid tool handles with sharp edges.
— Rounded edges are much less irritating to the hand.
• You should also avoid handles which are too short.
— They put direct pressure on the palm of the hand,
causing irritation over long periods of time.
— Instead choose long-handled tools that spread out
contact over the length of the palm.
• Finally, select tools that are balanced so that your wrist can maintain a
neutral position.
- Tools that force your wrist into an awkward position, such as
extension, can cause irritation over extended periods.
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• Power tools are found both in the workplace and in the home.
— It's just as important to use ergonomic principles with
these tools, since they can put stress on the hand and
wrist as well.
• Remember to choose power tools that are friendly to the hand,
the right size and weight.
— Stay away from tools that vibrate a lot.
— Over time, this shaking can irritate the nerves in both
your hands and your wrists (tools with variable
torque controls are easier on the hands.)
• But if you can't avoid vibrations entirely, you can insulate yourself
by using heavy gloves or rubber sleeves.
• Avoid trigger mechanisms with high spring tension.
— They can tire your hands out.
— Choose models with multiple finger trigger actions if
they are available.
• And remember to keep your equipment clean and in good
working condition.
— This will make it easy as possible to work with.
• Ergonomic problems can also affect the arm and shoulder.
— Here, positions that cause stress can lead to problems
like tendonitis and bursitis.
• You can help to prevent these problems by minimizing certain
arm positions.
— Stay away from flexion (raising your arm directly
forward).
— And, extension (reaching backwards).
• You should also minimize abduction.
- This is pushing your arms out from the side.
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• You don't want to do adduction either (reaching across the body).
• Instead, go for the neutral position.
— Keep your upper arms to the sides and your
forearms out at 90 degree angles.
— This puts the least amount of stress on your joints
and muscles.
• It may not seem like there are many times when we can work
with our arms in the neutral position, but in reality there are!
— Concentrating on workstation height is the key.
• Fine tune your workplace to fit your own physical characteristics.
— For instance, you may need to raise or lower a chair
or adjust the height of your work surface.
• A temporary support can make your elbows more comfortable.
— Do everything you can to put yourself in neutral
positions.
• Where you place your tools and materials is very important as
well.
— If possible keep them in front of your body.
— This position encourages neutral movements.
• Never put supplies where they are hard to reach.
— Especially if you need to support yourself with one
arm to get something with the other.
• Avoid repetition… extending your arms in the same way, over
and over.
• Take mini-breaks to loosen tight muscles.
• And don't use excessive force to perform a task.
- Learn to lighten the load.
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• Your back and neck can be another source of problems.
— They are particularly complicated and fragile parts of the
body.
— Stress to either can lead to painful injuries.
• Your back can be weakened in many ways:
— Through improper lifting.
— As a result of a fall.
— Even bad posture.
• Back injuries can be particularly nasty.
— They can disable you for life.
— But you can help to avoid them by minimizing certain
motions.
• Stay away from flexing and extending your neck.
— This occurs when you move your head forward and
back.
— Side-to-side motions are no good either.
— Both of them can cause back strain when performed
for long periods.
— It's far better to simply adjust your workspace so that
you can hold your head up straight.
• You should also minimize twisting your lower back (the lumbar
region).
— This can cause serious muscle strain.
— If you feel yourself twisting to reach something, move
it closer.
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• Believe it or not, sitting is one of the most stressful positions for
your back.
- Sit so that your lumbar region is comfortably supported
by the padding of your chair.
- To get good support you may need to adjust your chair,
or place a pillow behind your back.
- Keep both feet flat on the floor, knees slightly higher
than your hips. This position places less stress on your
lower back.
- If your feet tend to dangle, you should rest them on a
book or platform.
• Standing can be just as tiring to your back as it is to your feet and
legs.
— Remember to keep tools and materials within easy
reach.
— Avoid bending and stooping.
• Keep work surfaces at a proper height, where it's easy to
maintain neutral arm positioning.
— If you need to get higher, stand on a small platform
or stepstool.
• Keep yourself comfortable with cushioned insoles and anti-fatigue
mats.
— Use footrests and switch off feet every now and then.
— You'll be surprised at how much difference a few little
adjustments can make!
• Using proper lifting procedures is especially important to the
ergonomic health of your back and neck.
— First, examine the object you want to lift, to make
sure you're not biting off more than you can chew.
— If it looks like you can handle it, get close to the
object and bend slowly at the knees. Don't bend at
the waist!
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• Get a good grip at the sides of the object, coming as close as you
can to the neutral arm position of ninety degrees.
— Lift slowly with your legs, keeping your back straight
and the load against your chest.
• When you are carrying an object, remember not to twist your
back.
— Instead, turn with your feet.
• To set an object down, simply reverse the process.
— Again, keep your back straight and bend with your knees.
• If the object that you need to move is heavy or hard to handle,
don't risk back injury, get help!
— Lift in unison.
— Counting out loud is helpful.
• Some loads may be too heavy for even two people to lift.
— In these cases you should get mechanical assistance,
such as a cart or dolly.
• With all the lifting that goes on in the workplace, we also need to
remember to stay away from excessive kneeling and bending.
— If for some reason you can't raise materials to table
level when you need to work with them, use a padded
mat to relieve the stress on your knees.
— Knee-pads can also be a big help.
• Exercise also plays a part in keeping you ergonomically healthy.
— Your body needs exercise to keep your muscles and
joints in shape, so that you can perform your job
without stress and strain.
• Start out your day with warm-up stretching, and then do limbering
exercises during your breaks.
— With a little planning you can usually fit them into
your schedule.
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• Almost any type of exercise is good medicine, and can do
wonders for you at work!
• Yes, ergonomics is more complex than it appears.
— But with a little common sense and clear thinking, the
ergonomic puzzle can be solved.
* * * SUMMARY * * *
• Know how ergonomic issues affect you, and what you can do to
avoid ergonomic injuries.
• Keep your body in neutral positions: arms, wrists, neck, shoulders
and back.
• Choose tools that are designed for the job you are doing.
• Use correct lifting procedures.
• Be active! Keep yourself in good condition and exercise when
you can.
• Good ergonomics are key to working safely and efficiently. You
can help eliminate those aches and pains by paying attention to
your body mechanics as well as your work environment.
• So the next time you do a job, take the ergonomic approach.
Your body will be glad you did!
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ACCOMPANYING MATERIALS
In order to assist you in conducting your session on industrial ergonomics, we
have provided some materials that can be used with this program. These
materials have been furnished in master form. This will enable you to make as
many copies of these forms as you need. If you have colored paper available to
you, it is often useful to put each form on a different color. This enables you to
easily differentiate between the materials. The materials enclosed with this guide
include:
Scheduling and Attendance Form
This form is provided so you can easily schedule your attendees into each
session of the program. It is important that you have each attendee sign-in on
this form, documenting their attendance at the session. Typically, a copy of this
attendance/sign-in form is filed in the employee's personnel file.
Quiz
The quiz is normally given after viewing the program. However, if you want an
indication of the increase in the attendees' knowledge of industrial ergonomics,
you can give the quiz both before and after the program is shown. You can also
use the quiz as the basis for class discussion. If you have decided to give the
quiz both before and after the attendees view the program, it is often interesting
to have the attendees compare their before and after answers as part of the
session. Usually, the quiz is filed in the employee's personnel file.
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Training Certificate
This form allows you to give each employee their own certificate of completion
showing that they have attended the course and taken the quiz. Space is
provided to insert the employee's name, the course instructor and the date of
completion.
Employee Training Log
This log helps you to keep track of when each employee has taken the course,
as well as associated courses/training. Space is provided to list pertinent data
about the employee, as well as information such as the date the course was
taken, and the instructor conducting the course. A copy of this form should be
kept in each employee's training or personnel file.
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SCHEDULING AND ATTENDANCE FORM
INDUSTRIAL ERGONOMICS
TRAINING SESSION SCHEDULE
ATTENDEE
DATE
TIME
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SIGNATURE
QUIZ
NDUSTRIAL ERGONOMICS
Name:
Date:
1. Most work stations are designed for what types of people?
People over 6 ft. tall.
People weighing less than 175 lbs.
The average person.
2. What holds our bones together?
Ligaments.
Muscles.
Tendons.
3. True or False... It is best to use a short-handled tool, since you can confine the pressure
from the handle to your palm?
True
False
4. For your arms to be in the neutral position, what angle should they be in?
45o.
70o.
90o.
5. True or False... To most easily turn a corner when you are carrying an object, first twist
your torso around the corner, so that your feet will automatically follow?
True
False
6. True or False... The best way to hold an object you are lifting is to keep it away from
your chest, so that your arms can absorb most of the strain?
True
False
7. True or False... You should sit as much as possible, since sitting is not a particularly
stressful position?
True
False
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QUIZ
INDUSTRIAL ERGONOMICS
PRESENTER'S COPY...WITH ANSWERS
1. Most work stations are designed for what types of people?
People over 6 ft. tall.
People weighing less than 175 lbs.
X
The average person.
2. What holds our bones together?
X
Ligaments.
Muscles.
Tendons.
3. True or False... It is best to use a short-handled tool, since you can confine the pressure
from the handle to your palm?
True
X
False
4. For your arms to be in the neutral position, what angle should they be in?
45o.
70o.
X
90o.
5. True or False... To most easily turn a corner when you are carrying an object, first twist
your torso around the corner, so that your feet will automatically follow?
True
X
False
6. True or False... The best way to hold an object you are lifting is to keep it away from
your chest, so that your arms can absorb most of the strain?
True
False
X
7. True or False... You should sit as much as possible, since sitting is not a particularly
stressful position?
True
X
False
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EMPLOYEE TRAINING LOG
INDUSTRIAL ERGONOMICS
DATE
Employee:
Employee #:
Department:
Date of Next Required Training:
TYPE OF TRAINING
OR COURSE DESCRIPTION
LOCATION OF
COURSE MATERIALS
Social Security #:
INSTRUCTOR'S NAME
AND ADDRESS/DEPARTMENT
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CERTIFICATION OF
TRAINING AND TESTING
(Instructor's Signature)
TRAINING CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that _____________________________________ has
(employee name)
completed the course Industrial Ergonomics and has been tested on the
contents of the course, as required. This training, as well as the associated
testing was conducted by ___________________________ and was
(course instructor)
completed on _________.
(date)
_____________________________
____________
(course instructor)
(date)
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