Your Guide to Developing an Ergonomics Process

1. Auflage 1998
ISBN: 978-1-57444-211-3
Verlag: CRC Press

Buch, Englisch, 528 Seiten, Format (B × H): 291 mm x 294 mm, Gewicht: 4944 g

The occurrence of Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs) and Repetitive Motion Injuries (RMIs) is increasing at an alarming rate, dramatically affecting today's workforce. The symptoms of these disorders develop slowly over time. Workers often ignore the discomfort, hoping it will resolve itself. Eventually, productivity decreases due to pain and loss of function, and a previously productive worker suddenly finds that he or she cannot work as a result of the disability.
Although this condition is discouraging, it is also preventable. Ergonomics - matching the work environment to the worker's abilities and limitations - offers a promising method to control, manage, and reduce the risk of CTDs and RMIs in the workplace. Your Guide to Developing an Ergonomics Process will assist in the process of reducing workplace injuries and illnesses related to cumulative trauma disorders and poor ergonomics. This valuable guide presents all aspects of a comprehensive ergonomics process, and outlines federal and state OSHA requirements. The program detailed in the text enables full participation at all levels of the organization - regardless of your experience in ergonomics.

Zielgruppe

Professional and Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Heller-Ono, Alison

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Bereichsspezifisches Management Arbeitsplatz, Arbeitsschutz, Gefahrstoffschutz
• Technische Wissenschaften Technik Allgemein Ergonomie, Barrierefreiheit

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Section One: Participatory Ergonomics in the Workplace Overhead KitSection Two: Developing Your Ergonomics Task Force Overhead KitSection Three: Gaining Buy-In to the Ergonomics ProcessSection Four: Barriers, Solutions, and Benefits to a Successful ProgramSection Five: Building a Performance Based ProcessMeasuring PerformanceTracking InformationSection Six: Your Ergonomics PolicySection Seven: Process Flow ChartsSection Eight: Ergonomic Task Force Guidelines and MethodsSection Nine: Ergonomic Task Force Roles and Responsibilities and ProceduresSection Ten: Ergonomic Evaluation, Procedure Forms, and Request FormsForm A: Ergonomics Evaluation FormForm B: Ergonomic Evaluation Summary SheetForm C: Ergonomic Controls and RecommendationsForm D: Work Practices Changes for EmployeesForm E: Workstation DiagramForm F: Anthropometry ModelForm G: Office Ergonomics ChecklistForm H: Ergonomic Risk Analysis for Laboratory WorkersForm I: Material Handling Worksite EvaluationForm J: Office Ergonomics - Employee Workstation Self-AssessmentForm K: Ergonomics Evaluation Request FormForm L: Ergonomic Equipment Purchase RequestForm M: Ergonomic Facilities/Maintenance RequestForm N: Ergonomics Task Force Meeting MinutesForm O: Ergonomics Controls and Recommendations Tracking FormSection Eleven: Announcing Your ProgramSection Twelve: General CTD Prevention TrainingNarrativeOverheadsEmployee Training HandoutsForm P: CTD/Ergonomics General Training AnnouncementForm Q: General CTD Prevention Training Sign-In SheetForm R: Job Specific Ergonomics TrainingSection Thirteen: Disability Management Policy, Procedure, and Medical FormsForm S: Return to Work Evaluation and Release FormForm T: Cumulative Trauma Disorder Symptom Survey ScreenForm U: Cumulative Trauma Disorder Medical Screen and LogForm V: Voluntary Screen Request LetterForm W: Voluntary Screen Notice to SupervisorsForm X: Voluntary Screen Worksite Analysis Request FormForm Y: CTD Screen Referrals to Medical ProviderForm Z: Dear PhysicianSection Fourteen: Surveys and Performance EvaluationsForm AA: "How Did We Do?" An Employee Training Satisfaction SurveyForm BB: Ergonomics Task Force Participant SurveySection Fifteen: Ergonomics Solutions GuideSection Sixteen: Office Ergonomics Purchase and Use GuideAppendix A: Anthropometry GuidesAppendix B: References and Additional Reading ListAppendix C: Summary Article: "How to Develop an Ergonomics Task," Monterey County Sheriff's First Year ResultsAppendix D: Three Year Follow-Up - Monterey County SheriffAppendix E: ETF Consultation ServicesAppendix F: California Compliance GuidelinesForm A 3/3 Cal: Office Ergonomic Exposure AnalysisForm A 2/2 Cal: Ergonomic Risk Analysis for Laboratory WorkersForm A 1/1 Cal: Material Handling Worksite Evaluation