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Workplace Ergonomics Noman Ahmed Junejo Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited
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R O A D M A P What is Ergonomics? Ergonomic Improvements A Proactive Plan Training Conclusion Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited
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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
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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 Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited
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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 Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited
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Working Conditions Physical Conditions Force Pushing Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited
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Working Conditions Physical Conditions Lifting Handling Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited
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Working Conditions Awkward Postures Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited
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Working Conditions Repetitive Motion Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited
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Benefits Preventing injuries Reducing Risk Factors Increased productivity and Service Quality High Worker Morale Excessive Worker turnover Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited
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Ergonomics Improvements Taking a fresh look at Workplace People Tools Engineering Improvements Administrative Improvements Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited
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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 plan ned Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited
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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. Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited
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Administrative Improvements
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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. Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited
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Administrative Improvements Ideas for Improving work practices Job Rotation Identifying Problem Jobs Time Spent on particular task Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited
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A Proactive Plan Identify Problems Set priorities Looking Around Talking to Employees Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited
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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. Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited
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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 Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Limited
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