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Ergonomic Toolkit

Ergonomic Toolkit. An Introduction to FREE Ergonomic Assessment Tools. Cost of Injuries in 2009 Valmont Locations Outside NE. Ergonomic Risk Factors. Awkward Posture (deviating from neutral) Excessive force Repetition Vibration Cold temperature Working outside of “strong box”.

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Ergonomic Toolkit

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  1. Ergonomic Toolkit An Introduction to FREE Ergonomic Assessment Tools

  2. Cost of Injuries in 2009Valmont Locations Outside NE

  3. Ergonomic Risk Factors • Awkward Posture (deviating from neutral) • Excessive force • Repetition • Vibration • Cold temperature • Working outside of “strong box”

  4. Taken from PDC 4022010 AIHCe • Instructors at PDC 402 • Kermit G. Davis, Ph.D., CPE • University of Cincinnati • 15 years experience in Ergonomics • Sheree L. Gibson, MS, CPE, PE • Ergonomic Applications • 27 years experience in Ergonomics • Susan E. Kotowski, Ph.D., AEP • University of Cincinnati • 6 years experience in Ergonomics

  5. Free Ergo Assessment Tools

  6. Lifting Index Equation RWL = LC x HM x VM x DM x AM x FM x CM

  7. Frequency Multiplier

  8. Recommended Weight Limit • RWL is the weight for the given set of lifting conditions that nearly all healthy workers can lift over a substantial period of time without increased risk of low back injury.

  9. RULA Rapid Upper Limb Assessment

  10. What Tool ShouldBe Used Here?

  11. A tool isn’t always needed to identify ergonomic risk

  12. Questions? Thanks!

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