Transcript Elements of Ergonomic Programs - Georgia Tech Occupational

Ergonomic Programs
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Why Do You Want A Program?
• Regulations/Citations
• Workers’ Compensation Costs
• Business Considerations
(labor shortage, consolidation)
• Worker Safety and Health
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What Is An Ergonomics Program?
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Elements of an Effective
Ergonomics Program
Ergonomic Program Management Guidelines For Meatpacking Plants
• Worksite Analysis
• Hazard Prevention and Control
• Medical Management
• Training and Education
* Management Commitment
and Employee Involvement
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Ergonomics Process
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Provide management support
Involve employees
Identify problems
Implement solutions
Address reports of injuries
Provide training
Evaluate ergonomic efforts
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Management Support
• Assign and communicate responsibilities
for program
• Provide authority, resources, information
and training
• Exam existing policies and practices
• Communicate regularly with employees
about program
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Employee Involvement
• Submitting suggestions or concerns
• Discussing workplace and work methods
• Participating in design of work, equipment,
procedures, and training
• Evaluating equipment
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Identify Problems
• Records Review
• Screening Surveys
• Ergonomic Job
Hazard Analyses
• Periodic Surveys
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Worksite Analysis
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Implement Solutions
Effective solutions involve:
• Workplace modifications that
• Eliminate hazard and
• Improve work environment
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Types of Solutions
• Engineering
• Administrative/Work Practice
• PPE
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Addressing Reports of Injuries
• Limit severity of injuries
• Improve treatment
of injuries
• Minimize disability or
permanent damage
• Reduce claims and costs
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Medical Management
• Trained and available Licensed
Health Care Providers (LHCP)
• Periodic workplace walkthrough by
LHCP
• Compile list of light/modified duty
jobs and job descriptions
• Protocols for Health Care Providers
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Training
• Provide to all employees
and their supervisors in
problem jobs; also
persons managing
ergonomics program
• Basic Training on
ergonomics program
and WMSD hazards
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Evaluation
• Monitor program activities
• Select effectiveness measures
• Establish baseline measurements
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Case Studies
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What does the worker need to
know from this presentation?
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