7. These types of injuries are extremely
problematic due to the difficulty of
detection and the high cost of treatment.
8.
9. Components of an ergonomics program:
• Management commitment and employee
involvement
• Analysis of job
• Prevention and control of risks
• Training and education
• Evaluation
10.
11. Four process areas to be evaluated:
• Workstation
• Equipment
• Task
• Environment
12.
13. Risk factors for cumulative trauma in
manufacturing:
• Position / posture
• Repeat / frequency
• Power / effort
• Weight / Load
• Load motionless / support
16. An effective ergonomics program that
employees can engage in the full program
of safety and health. The worker usually
know what works when it hurts. If the job is
evaluated, often find temporary changes
made by the worker.
17. Make these changes permanent and
temporary employees will see their desire
to make the work environment in a safe
and efficient manner.