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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
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Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited
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.
Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited
Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited
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
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What is Ergonomics?
Improving the fit between Demand of Work Task Capabilities of Worker
Major Impact on the Organizations Profits Productivity
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Working Conditions
Physical Conditions Force Pushing
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Working Conditions
Physical Conditions Lifting Handling
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Working Conditions
Awkward Postures
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Working Conditions
Repetitive Motion
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Benefits
Preventing injuries
Reducing Risk Factors
Increased productivity and Service Quality
High Worker Morale
Excessive Worker turnover
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Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited
Ergonomics Improvements
Taking a fresh look at Workplace People Tools
Engineering Improvements
Administrative Improvements
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Engineering Improvements
Includes Rearranging Modifying Redesigning Replacing
Tools Equipment Workstations Parts Processes
when new facilities, processes, or work procedures are being planned
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Engineering Improvements
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.
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Administrative Improvements
Administrative Improvements
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.
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Administrative Improvements
Ideas for Improving work practices
Job Rotation
Identifying Problem Jobs
Time Spent on particular task
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A Proactive Plan
Identify Problems
Set priorities
Looking Around
Talking to Employees
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Four steps to a Proactive Action Plan.
1. Look for clues
2. Prioritize job for improvements.
3. Make improvements.
4. Follow up.
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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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Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited
Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited