ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: ERGONOMIC PROGRAMS Ergonomic Programs

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: ERGONOMIC PROGRAMS Regulations/Citations Workers’ Compensation Costs Business Considerations (labor shortage, consolidation) Worker Safety and Health Why Do You Want A Program?

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: ERGONOMIC PROGRAMS What Is An Ergonomics Program?

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: ERGONOMIC PROGRAMS Worksite Analysis Hazard Prevention and Control Medical Management Training and Education *Management Commitment and Employee Involvement Elements of an Effective Ergonomics Program Ergonomic Program Management Guidelines For Meatpacking Plants

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: ERGONOMIC PROGRAMS Provide management support Involve employees Identify problems Implement solutions Address reports of injuries Provide training Evaluate ergonomic efforts Ergonomics Process New Guidelines

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: ERGONOMIC PROGRAMS Assign and communicate responsibilities for program Provide authority, resources, information and training Exam existing policies and practices Communicate regularly with employees about program Management Support

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: ERGONOMIC PROGRAMS Submitting suggestions or concerns Discussing workplace and work methods Participating in design of work, equipment, procedures, and training Evaluating equipment Employee Involvement

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: ERGONOMIC PROGRAMS Records Review Screening Surveys Ergonomic Job Hazard Analyses Periodic Surveys Identify Problems

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: ERGONOMIC PROGRAMS Worksite Analysis

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: ERGONOMIC PROGRAMS Effective solutions involve: Workplace modifications that Eliminate hazard and Improve work environment Implement Solutions

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: ERGONOMIC PROGRAMS Engineering Administrative/Work Practice PPE Types of Solutions

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: ERGONOMIC PROGRAMS

Limit severity of injuries Improve treatment of injuries Minimize disability or permanent damage Reduce claims and costs Addressing Reports of Injuries

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: ERGONOMIC PROGRAMS Trained and available Licensed Health Care Providers (LHCP) Periodic workplace walkthrough by LHCP Compile list of light/modified duty jobs and job descriptions Protocols for Health Care Providers Medical Management

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: ERGONOMIC PROGRAMS

Provide to all employees and their supervisors in problem jobs; also persons managing ergonomics program Basic Training on ergonomics program and WMSD hazards Training

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: ERGONOMIC PROGRAMS Monitor program activities Select effectiveness measures Establish baseline measurements Evaluation

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: ERGONOMIC PROGRAMS Case Studies

ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM :: ERGONOMIC PROGRAMS What does the worker need to know from this presentation?