Ergonomics Program 29 CFR 1910 · •Type of grip •Weight of object •Body posture •Type and...
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Ergonomics Program
29 CFR 1910.900
Goals
• Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD)
• Summary of the Ergonomics Standard
• Quiz
What Is Ergonomics?
• Science of fitting jobs to
the people who do them
• Goal is to reduce work-
related MSD when
their jobs require repetitive
reaching, bending, lifting,
using force, working with
vibrating equipment, and
doing other repetitive
motions
What Are MSDs?
• Muscles
• Nerves
• Tendons
• Ligaments
• Joints
• Spinal discs
Common MSDs
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Tendinitis
• Trigger finger
• Raynaud’s syndrome
• De Quervain’s disease
• Rotator cuff tendinitis
• Carpet layers’ knee
• Herniated spinal disc
• Low back pain
Signs of MSDs
• Less strength for gripping
• Less range of motion
• Loss of muscle function
• Inability to do everyday tasks
Common Symptoms of MSDs
• Painful joints such as wrists, shoulders,
forearms, knees
• Pain, tingling, numbness in hands or feet
• Shooting pain in arms or legs
• Swelling, inflammation, burning
sensation
• Fingers or toes turning white
• Back or neck pain or stiffness
Report Signs or Symptoms of MSDs
• Permanent disability may result if not
reported early
• Employer is required to respond
promptly to your report
• Report signs or symptoms of MSDs to
your supervisor or Human Resources
representative
• Report MSD hazards
Repetition
• Same motion over and
over puts stress on
muscles and tendons
• How often the
movement is repeated
• Speed of the movement
• Number of muscles
involved
• Required force
Forceful Exertions
• Amount of physical effort
required to perform a task
• Effort needed to control
equipment or tools
• Type of grip
• Weight of object
• Body posture
• Type and duration
of the task
Awkward Postures
• Reaching
• Twisting
• Bending
• Kneeling
• Squatting
• Working overhead
• Holding fixed
positions
Contact Stress
• Pressing your body against
a hard or sharp edge
• Puts pressure on nerves,
tendons, and blood vessels
• Allowing your wrists to
rest on the keyboard
when typing
• Holding tools with
hard handles
Vibration
• Sanders
• Grinders
• Chippers
• Routers
• Drills
• Saws
Goals
• Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD)
• Summary of the Ergonomics Standard
• Quiz
Response to MSD Report
• Employer determines if
report is an MSD incident
• Employer provided access
to a healthcare provider
• Wages and benefits
protected while on light
duty or off work to recover
• Employer analyzes your job for MSD hazards
• Employer takes steps to reduce MSD hazards
MSD Incident
• Requires medical treatment beyond first
aid
• Assignment to light duty or temporary
time off work for recovery
• MSD signs or symptoms that last seven
or more consecutive days
Employer’s Response to MSD Incident
• Basic Screening Tool:
– Identifies risk factors that could lead to
MSD hazards
• Action Trigger:
– When risk factors on the job meet the levels
of exposure in the Basic Screening Tool
– Now a full blown ergonomics program must
be implemented
Management and Employee Participation
• MSD reporting and response system
• Designate persons with authority and resources to run the program
• Policies do not discourage employee participation or reporting of MSDs
• Employees participate in development, implementation, and evaluation of ergonomics program
MSD Management
• Employee provided
with access to a health
care professional
• Evaluation and
follow-up of
MSD incident
• Temporary work
restriction
Work Restriction Protection (WRP)
• 100% wages/benefits while on light duty
• 90% wages and full benefits if removed
from work
• WRP benefits last only a limited time
• Second opinions can be obtained by
employee or employer
Job Hazard Analysis
• Determine whether MSD
hazards exist
• Implement control
measures to reduce
the hazards
• Employee involvement in identification
and control is required
• Training for employees and supervisors
in affected jobs
Evaluate Ergonomics Program
• Employer must make
sure the program is
effective
• Ask employees for
their opinions
• Ensure hazards are
being addressed
• Make necessary changes
Recordkeeping
• Reports of MSDs or signs/symptoms of MSDs
• Responses to reports
• Job hazard analyses
• Hazard control measures
• Ergonomics program evaluations
• Records of work restrictions and doctor’s
written opinions
• Employees may have access to these records
Goals
• Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD)
• Summary of the Ergonomics Standard
• Quiz
Summary
• Recognize MSD signs and symptoms
• Understand MSD hazards
• Learn to take steps to control MSD
hazards
• Report MSDs
• Participate in the Ergonomics Program
Quiz
1. Name one risk factor that determines if repetition
contributed to an MSD: ________________________.
2. Loss of the muscle function is a sign of an MSD.
True or False
3. MSDs are injuries to nerves and _________________.
4. Name a vibrating tool that could contribute to an MSD:
____________________________________________.
5. An MSD incident can be defined as
MSD symptoms that last seven or more
consecutive days. True or False
Quiz (cont.)
6. Describe a common MSD symptom: ________________.
7. Describe an awkward posture that you may experience while conducting your job: _______________________.
8. What does contact stress put pressure on that may result in an MSD? __________________________________
9. Employee participation is not needed for an effective Ergonomics Program. True or False
10.The type of grip is a risk factor to consider when evaluating jobs with forceful exertions. True or False
Quiz Answers
1. How often motion repeated, speed of movement, number of
muscles involved, or required forces
2. True
3. Soft tissue
4. Sander, grinder, chipper, router, drill, saw
5. True
6. Painful joints, tingling or numbness, shooting pain, swelling,
pale fingers, back or neck stiffness
7. Reaching, twisting, bending, kneeling, squatting, working
overhead, holding fixed position
8. Nerves, tendons, or blood vessels
9. False; employee participation is essential and fundamental
10. True