Workplace Ergonomics Noman Ahmed Junejo Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited.

Workplace Ergonomics

Noman Ahmed Junejo

Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited

R O A D M A P

What is Ergonomics?

Ergonomic Improvements

A Proactive Plan

Training

Conclusion


Ergonomic Statistics: Do You Know the Numbers?

Workplace Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSD) account for 34% of all lost workday injuries & illnesses.

42% of repetitive stress injuries result in more than 30 days away from work.

An ergonomic work environment can increase productivity on average by 11%.

1 WMSD’s occur before the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) ergonomic standard is triggered to be implemented.

Ergonomic related injuries account for $20 Billion in worker’s compensation costs each year.

OSHA has been developing an ergonomic standard over the past 7 years.


What is Ergonomics?

The term ‘ergonomics’ is derived from two Greek words: ‘ergon’, meaning work ‘nomoi’, meaning natural laws

Efficient and Safe Arrangement of Working Conditions Machines/Equipments People


What is Ergonomics?

Improving the fit between Demand of Work Task Capabilities of Worker

Major Impact on the Organizations Profits Productivity


Working Conditions

Physical Conditions Force Pushing


Working Conditions

Physical Conditions Lifting Handling


Working Conditions

Awkward Postures


Working Conditions

Repetitive Motion


Benefits

Preventing injuries

Reducing Risk Factors

Increased productivity and Service Quality

High Worker Morale

Excessive Worker turnover


Ergonomics Improvements

Taking a fresh look at Workplace People Tools

Engineering Improvements

Administrative Improvements



Includes Rearranging Modifying Redesigning Replacing

Tools Equipment Workstations Parts Processes

when new facilities, processes, or work procedures are being planned



Reduce reaching and bending.

Reduce the stress on your back and shoulders.

Reduce the effort and force needed to perform work tasks.

Improve your grip, Use a tool.

Reduce contact pressure on your shoulders and hands.

Use powered and non-powered equipment.



Alternate heavy tasks with light tasks.

Provide variety in jobs.

Adjust work schedules, work pace, work practices.

Provide recovery time

Rotate workers through jobs that use different muscles, body parts, or postures.



Ideas for Improving work practices

Job Rotation

Identifying Problem Jobs

Time Spent on particular task


A Proactive Plan

Identify Problems

Set priorities

Looking Around

Talking to Employees


Four steps to a Proactive Action Plan.

1. Look for clues

2. Prioritize job for improvements.

3. Make improvements.

4. Follow up.


Training

A pivotal role in ergonomic improvement

Use several types of visual aids Pictures, charts, Videos Group discussions, Encourage to Ask Questions

Hands-on practice with New tools Equipment Work procedures


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