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This document discusses ergonomic risk factors and solutions in the workplace. It identifies four main categories of ergonomic risk: environment, equipment, work practices, and individual factors. Repetitive movements can cause musculoskeletal disorders, especially if workload or processes suddenly change. Common ergonomic problems include bursitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, osteoarthritis, and tendonitis. To reduce risks, workers can use anti-fatigue mats, alternate tasks, take regular breaks from repetitive motions, and adjust work practices like alternating muscle groups. Seeking ergonomic solutions can increase productivity by reducing injuries and lost work days.
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Ergonomics by NSC
- 1. ® © 2017 National Safety Council Ergonomics For use in conjunction with Ergonomics 5-Minute Safety Talk (2017)
- 2. © 2017 National Safety Council2 Ergonomic Risk Factors The main categories of ergonomic risk are: Environment Risks found in your work environment such as lighting, temperature and noise.
- 3. © 2017 National Safety Council3 Ergonomic Risk Factors Equipment Risks associated with the equipment you use and proper fit/adjustment such as desk, chair, computer, keyboard, monitor and vibrating machinery such as a jackhammer.
- 4. © 2017 National Safety Council4 Ergonomic Risk Factors Work Practices Risks caused by work requirements, processes or procedures, like standing, repetitive motions such as assembly line jobs and skipping breaks.
- 5. © 2017 National Safety Council5 Ergonomic Risk Factors Individual Risks that are unique to you as an individual, such as a physical characteristic, habits and behavior (height, fitness, limitations)
- 6. © 2017 National Safety Council6 Repetitive movements that may be non-strenuous or strenuous can cause musculoskeletal disorders. Some conditions can be brought on by: • Sudden increase in your workload • Introduction of a new process to your work routine • Use of vibrating tools • Maintaining poor or unhealthy posture Repetitive Movement
- 7. © 2017 National Safety Council7 Common Ergonomic Problems Bursitis Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Osteoarthritis Tendonitis Tension neck/shoulder Trigger Finger
- 8. © 2017 National Safety Council8 To help minimize and possibly eliminate ergonomic risk factors, there are some steps you can take. Be sure to talk with an ergonomics expert to identify what is causing the symptoms and to find solutions to eliminate or reduce risks. Ergonomic Solutions
- 9. © 2017 National Safety Council9 Anti-fatigue mats can help if you’re standing for long periods of time, particularly on concrete surfaces. Alternating repetitive tasks with non-repetitive tasks at regular intervals or increasing the number of breaks from repetitive work also can reduce or eliminate ergonomic risk factors you may be subjected to in all facets of your life. Ergonomic Solutions
- 10. © 2017 National Safety Council10 Consider alternating different muscle groups – if you have to manually stack items, alternate with periodic rest breaks or more sedentary tasks like entering shipping data into a computer. Taking appropriate steps could lead to an increase in productivity. You should experience fewer injuries and fewer lost work days. Ergonomic Solutions
- 11. © 2017 National Safety Council11 Toolkit Sign in at nsc.org/members 2-Minute Safety Video Webinar PowerPoint
- 12. © 2017 National Safety Council12 More Ergonomics Posters Sign in at nsc.org/members
- 13. © 2017 National Safety Council13 For more member-exclusive safety presentations, webinars, posters and resources sign in at nsc.org/members Customer Service – (800) 621-7619 Outside U.S. – +1-630-775-2056 Email us at: MEMBERSHIPINFO@nsc.org
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- Ergonomics
- The main categories of ergonomic risk are: Environment – risks found in your work environment such as lighting, temperature and noise.
- Equipment Risks associated with the equipment you use and proper fit/adjustment such as desk, chair, computer, keyboard, monitor and vibrating machinery such as a jackhammer.
- Work Practices Risks caused by work requirements, processes or procedures, like standing, repetitive motions such as assembly line jobs and skipping breaks.
- Individual Risks that are unique to you as an individual, such as a physical characteristic, habits and behavior (height, fitness, limitations)
- Repetitive movements that may be non-strenuous or strenuous can cause musculoskeletal disorders. Some conditions can be brought on by: • Sudden increase in your workload • Introduction of a new process to your work routine • Use of vibrating tools • Maintaining poor or unhealthy posture
- You probably have heard of many of these common ergonomic problems: bursitis (inflammation of fluid-filled pads that act as cushions at the joints), carpal tunnel syndrome, osteoarthritis, tendonitis, tension (neck or shoulder, often the result of a pinched nerve) and trigger finger. If you have been diagnosed with one of these conditions and your work tasks, equipment and environment have not changed, be sure to talk with your supervisor, HR rep or safety professional to find ways to adjust your work station and alter your patterns so they will not stress your soft tissues.
- To help minimize and possibly eliminate ergonomic risk factors, there are some steps you can take. Be sure to talk with an ergonomics expert to identify what is causing the symptoms and to find solutions to eliminate or reduce risks.
- Anti-fatigue mats can help if you’re standing for long periods of time, particularly on concrete surfaces. Alternating repetitive tasks with non-repetitive tasks at regular intervals or increasing the number of breaks from repetitive work also can reduce or eliminate ergonomic risk factors you may be subjected to in all facets of your life.
- Consider alternating different muscle groups – if you have to manually stack items, alternate with periodic rest breaks or more sedentary tasks like entering shipping data into a computer. Taking appropriate steps could lead to an increase in productivity. You should experience fewer injuries and fewer lost work days.