Workplace Ergonomics - Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Ltd.
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Workplace
Ergonomics
Noman Ahmed Junejo
Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited
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MAP
What is Ergonomics?
Ergonomic Improvements
A Proactive Plan
Training
Conclusion
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Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited
Ergonomic Statistics: Do You Know the Numbers?
Workplace Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSD) account for 34% of all lost
workday injuries & illnesses.
42% of repetitive stress injuries result in more than 30 days away from
work.
An ergonomic work environment can increase productivity on average
by 11%.
1 WMSD’s occur before the Occupational Safety & Health Administration
(OSHA) ergonomic standard is triggered to be implemented.
Ergonomic related injuries account for $20 Billion in worker’s
compensation costs each year.
OSHA has been developing an ergonomic standard over the past 7
years.
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Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited
What is Ergonomics?
The term ‘ergonomics’ is derived from two
Greek words:
‘ergon’, meaning work
‘nomoi’, meaning natural laws
Efficient and Safe Arrangement of
Working Conditions
Machines/Equipments
People
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What is Ergonomics?
Improving the fit between
Demand of Work Task
Capabilities of Worker
Major Impact on the Organizations
Profits
Productivity
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Working Conditions
Physical Conditions
Force
Pushing
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Working Conditions
Physical Conditions
Lifting
Handling
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Working Conditions
Awkward Postures
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Working Conditions
Repetitive Motion
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Benefits
Preventing injuries
Reducing Risk Factors
Increased productivity and Service Quality
High Worker Morale
Excessive Worker turnover
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Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited
Ergonomics Improvements
Taking a fresh look at
Workplace
People
Tools
Engineering Improvements
Administrative Improvements
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Engineering Improvements
when new facilities, processes, or work procedures
are being planned
Includes
Tools
Rearranging
Equipment
Modifying
Workstations
Redesigning
Parts
Replacing
Processes
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Engineering Improvements
Reduce reaching and bending.
Reduce the stress on your back and shoulders.
Reduce the effort and force needed to perform work
tasks.
Improve your grip, Use a tool.
Reduce contact pressure on your shoulders and hands.
Use powered and non-powered equipment.
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Administrative Improvements
Administrative Improvements
Alternate heavy tasks with light tasks.
Provide variety in jobs.
Adjust work schedules, work pace, work
practices.
Provide recovery time
Rotate workers through jobs that use
different muscles, body parts, or postures.
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Administrative Improvements
Ideas for Improving work practices
Job Rotation
Identifying Problem Jobs
Time Spent on particular task
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A Proactive Plan
Identify Problems
Set priorities
Looking Around
Talking to Employees
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Four steps to a Proactive Action Plan.
1.
Look for clues
2.
Prioritize job for improvements.
3.
Make improvements.
4.
Follow up.
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Training
A pivotal role in ergonomic improvement
Use several types of visual aids
Pictures, charts, Videos
Group discussions,
Encourage to Ask Questions
Hands-on practice with
New tools
Equipment
Work procedures
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Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited
Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited