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Ergonomics and Lifting What is Ergonomics What causes strains/sprains Prevention

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Ergonomics Ergonomics is the science of fitting a job to a person Ergonomics is the science of fitting a job to a person Sprain is a twist to a muscle or ligament that causes pain or inflammation Sprain is a twist to a muscle or ligament that causes pain or inflammation Strain is an overexertion or over use of a muscle that causes pain of inflammation Strain is an overexertion or over use of a muscle that causes pain of inflammation

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Causes Force Force Awkward posture Awkward posture Contact Stress (sharp edge) Contact Stress (sharp edge) Repetition/Duration Repetition/Duration Vibration Vibration

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Prevention Force create smooth paths for carts, split the weight into multiple loads, use powered tools such as forklift, nail gun, power mixer instead of mixing by hand, hug your load Force create smooth paths for carts, split the weight into multiple loads, use powered tools such as forklift, nail gun, power mixer instead of mixing by hand, hug your load

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Prevention Repetition/Duration Repetition/Duration Take micro pause Take micro pause On break do something different sit/stand On break do something different sit/stand Break up the tasks Break up the tasks

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Prevention Contact stress avoid kneeling on the edge of a stair, cushion hands at a keyboard, back of knees should not fall against the edge of the seat Contact stress avoid kneeling on the edge of a stair, cushion hands at a keyboard, back of knees should not fall against the edge of the seat

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Prevention Awkward Positions Awkward Positions Wrists should not be bent Head should be looking straight head or slightly down- tilt the screen, place phone books under the computer screen Do not work above your head Twisting to lift Far Reaching to lift Cradling the phone with your head

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Back Posture Maintain Natural Curve Work at a comfortable level

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Proper Lifting Bend knees to pick up and put down Bend knees to pick up and put down

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Proper Lifting

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Plan your lift Plan your lift Items blocking your way Items blocking your way Where will you set the item down Where will you set the item down Floor surface Floor surface Opening a door Opening a door

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Proper lifting 1. Get help. Dont try to lift heavy loads by yourself.

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Proper Lifting 1.Never bend, life and twist at the same time 2.Use a cart, dolly or another mechanical aid when possible

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Off Duty Stay in good health Stay in good health Maintain flexibility with proper stretching Maintain flexibility with proper stretching Moderate exercise such as walking according to Doctors orders Moderate exercise such as walking according to Doctors orders Do not become overweight Do not become overweight

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Common Sense Safety

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Workplace Violence Verbal Abuse Verbal Abuse In Anger: Throwing things In Anger: Throwing things Threats Threats Destroying property Destroying property Rape Suicide Rape Suicide Use of weapons Use of weapons Stalking Stalking Bombing/ arson Bombing/ arson Kidnapping Kidnapping Robbery Robbery

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Who commits Violent history including domestic abuse Violent history including domestic abuse Substance abuse Substance abuse Fascination with weapons like guns Fascination with weapons like guns Low self esteem Low self esteem Failing to perform their duties Failing to perform their duties Escalating behavior Escalating behavior

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Warning signs Escalating behaviors tone of voice, slamming items, throwing items, punching things Escalating behaviors tone of voice, slamming items, throwing items, punching things Threats Threats Nervous pacing Nervous pacing Talking irrationally Talking irrationally Changes in personal habits or behaviors Changes in personal habits or behaviors

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Deescalate a situation Stay calm Stay calm Do not raise your voice to match theirs Do not raise your voice to match theirs Call for a supervisor Call for a supervisor Do not isolate yourself with this person, but attempt to remove an audience Do not isolate yourself with this person, but attempt to remove an audience Watch your body language Watch your body language Walk away if the situation continues to escalate Walk away if the situation continues to escalate

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If violence breaks out Leave the area dont be a hero Leave the area dont be a hero Call University Police ext 2111 or 911 Call University Police ext 2111 or 911 Give the person whatever they want- money, car, food .except people Give the person whatever they want- money, car, food .except people

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Prevention Report to your manager any restraining orders Report to your manager any restraining orders Be observant of the behaviors of customers and coworkers Be observant of the behaviors of customers and coworkers Do not walk alone at night Do not walk alone at night Know where the blue lights are Know where the blue lights are Be aware of building areas that are isolated Be aware of building areas that are isolated

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Prevention Do not bypass safety precautions such as propping locked door or windows Do not bypass safety precautions such as propping locked door or windows Report all threats and erratic behavior to University Police Report all threats and erratic behavior to University Police Listen to your instinct if suspicion crossed your mind it is reacting to unconscious triggers Listen to your instinct if suspicion crossed your mind it is reacting to unconscious triggers