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    Slide 1:Elements of a Successful Ergonomics Program in a Research Laboratory

    Rohm and Haas Company Delaware Valley Technical Center Alisa M. Kreft, CIH Karen C. Millison, CIH

    Slide 2:Ergonomics: Significance

    6 out of the last 8 years, #1 type of injury / illness Potential to be debilitating Can affect anyone Cause not just limited to computer work Very complex -- need to address many factors

    Ergonomic Injury Data Ergonomic Injuries Lab vs. Computer / Office Work

    Slide 5:Ergonomics Program Fundamentals

    Successful case management process early medical attention & follow-up timely incident investigation & follow-up Management buy-in & support Personal responsibility for follow-up on ergonomic recommendations and seeking medical care for discomfort Training & Communications

    Slide 6:Training & Communications Early Injury Indicators

    Do the symptoms: Wake you up at night or cause difficulty sleeping, or Last more than 15 minutes, or Occur on a daily basis, or are Clearly related to performing a specific task?

    Force Repetition Lack of recovery time Awkward posture

    Slide 7:Training & Communications Ergonomic Risk Factors

    Slide 8:Specific Ergonomic Initiatives

    Specifications for purchased office furniture “Quick-Ship” program for chair purchases Workstation ergonomics checklist

    Slide 12:Specific Ergonomic Initiatives

    Specifications for purchased office furniture “Quick-Ship” program for chair purchases Workstation ergonomics checklist Equipment loan program

    Slide 13:Specific Ergonomic Initiatives

    Specifications for purchased office furniture “Quick-Ship” program for chair purchases Workstation ergonomics checklist Equipment loan program Alternate work rule

    Slide 14:Specific Ergonomic Initiatives

    Department standard on ergonomics Ergonomics survey

    Slide 15:Ergonomics Survey

    Why - proactive (leading indicator) Key Outcomes helped committee understand effectiveness of ergonomic initiatives identified risk factors by job function

    Slide 16:Specific Ergonomic Initiatives

    Department standard on ergonomics Ergonomics survey Non-workstation & laptop ergonomics checklists

    Slide 17:Specific Ergonomic Initiatives

    Department standard on ergonomics Ergonomics survey Non-workstation & laptop ergonomics checklists Monitor metrics

    Slide 18:Specific Ergonomic Initiatives

    Department standard on ergonomics Ergonomics survey Non-workstation & laptop ergonomics checklists Monitor metrics Ergonomics network

    Slide 19:Ergonomics Program Changes Over Time

    Initial focus was on equipment set-up Specifications for office furniture (1992) “Quick-Ship” Program for chair purchases Equipment loan program More behavioral emphasis today Alternate Work Rule was the start (1994) Workstation Ergonomics Checklist Revisions Employee Communications

    Slide 20:Learnings

    Program must address both facilities and work behavior Most identified problem areas can be corrected immediately with little $$$ Greater investment in time than in $$$ Initially may have an increase in number of cases Initially may have lots of skepticism Needs constant reinforcement with the goal of having ergonomics not as a separate process but as an integral part of day-to-day job

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