Workplace
Ergonomics
Noman Ahmed Junejo
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ROAD
MAP
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What is Ergonomics?
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Ergonomic Improvements
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A Proactive Plan
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Training
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Conclusion
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 Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited
Ergonomic Statistics: Do You Know the Numbers?
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Workplace Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSD) account for 34% of all lost
workday injuries & illnesses.
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42% of repetitive stress injuries result in more than 30 days away from
work.
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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.
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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.
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 Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited
What is Ergonomics?
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The term ‘ergonomics’ is derived from two
Greek words:
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‘ergon’, meaning work
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‘nomoi’, meaning natural laws
Efficient and Safe Arrangement of
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Working Conditions
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Machines/Equipments
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People
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What is Ergonomics?
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Improving the fit between
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Demand of Work Task
Capabilities of Worker
Major Impact on the Organizations
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Profits
Productivity
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Working Conditions
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Physical Conditions
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Force
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Pushing
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Working Conditions
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Physical Conditions
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Lifting
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Handling
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Working Conditions
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Awkward Postures
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Working Conditions
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Repetitive Motion
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Benefits
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Preventing injuries
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Reducing Risk Factors
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Increased productivity and Service Quality
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High Worker Morale
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Excessive Worker turnover
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 Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited
Ergonomics Improvements
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Taking a fresh look at
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Workplace
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People
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Tools
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Engineering Improvements
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Administrative Improvements
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Engineering Improvements
when new facilities, processes, or work procedures
are being planned
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Includes
 Tools
 Rearranging
 Equipment
 Modifying
 Workstations
 Redesigning
 Parts
 Replacing
 Processes
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Engineering Improvements
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Reduce reaching and bending.
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Reduce the stress on your back and shoulders.
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Reduce the effort and force needed to perform work
tasks.
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Improve your grip, Use a tool.
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Reduce contact pressure on your shoulders and hands.
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Use powered and non-powered equipment.
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Administrative Improvements
Administrative Improvements
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Alternate heavy tasks with light tasks.
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Provide variety in jobs.
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Adjust work schedules, work pace, work
practices.
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Provide recovery time
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Rotate workers through jobs that use
different muscles, body parts, or postures.
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Administrative Improvements
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Ideas for Improving work practices
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Job Rotation
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Identifying Problem Jobs
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Time Spent on particular task
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A Proactive Plan
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Identify Problems
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Set priorities
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Looking Around
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Talking to Employees
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Four steps to a Proactive Action Plan.
1.
Look for clues
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Prioritize job for improvements.
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Make improvements.
4.
Follow up.
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Training
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A pivotal role in ergonomic improvement
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Use several types of visual aids
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Pictures, charts, Videos
Group discussions,
Encourage to Ask Questions
Hands-on practice with
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New tools
Equipment
Work procedures
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