Washington’s Department of Labor and Industries has created a worksheet based upon the NIOSH Lifting Equation to determine if a lift operation exceeds the recommended limits. A copy of this worksheet can be found here: (Worksheet: Lifting Limit Exceedance (55)). If you are unfamiliar with the NIOSH Lifting Equation, a good resource is the [...]
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OSHA is proposing to revise its Recordkeeping regulation (29 CFR part 1904) to restore a column to the OSHA 300 Log that employers would use to record work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). The 2001 Recordkeeping final regulation included an MSD column, but the requirement was deleted before it became effective. The proposed rule would require employers to [...] The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) has started a new weekly podcast that will cover safety, worker health, industrial hygiene news, and general information relevant to the AIHA membership. The podcast will be hosted by AIHA’s Melissa Hurley and Craig Sorrell. Episode 1 of the Safe & Sound podcast is entitled “Ergonomics” and features Sheree [...]
From the car, to the office and job site, from packaging, to pretty little things, the concept and application of ergonomics has made the objects and environments in our lives more comfortable. A selection of the article about Three Mile Island vs. Ergonomics is provided after the break. Continue reading Five Ways Ergonomics Has Changed Our Lives  Join the forum discussion on this post - (1) Posts
To aid in the prevention of these injuries, this booklet suggests many simple and inexpensive ways to make construction tasks easier, more comfortable, and better suited to the needs of the human body. Example of a “simple solution.” This ironworker uses a tool that automatically ties rebar with the pull of a trigger. The extended handle lets him work while standing upright. No leaning, kneeling, stooping, or hand twisting are necessary. Did you know … ?
Continue reading Ergonomics for Construction Workers Join the forum discussion on this post - (1) PostsA revision to the American Industrial Hygiene Association’s (AIHA) postion statement regarding ergonomics has been recently issued. AIHA defines ergonomics as the anticipation, recognition, evaluation and control of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) and their risk factors in the workplace. According to AIHA, the goal of ergonomics is to: Decrease the risk of MSD
Simply buying ergonomic desks and chairs isn’t enough – setup and adjustment by a professional ergonomist is an essential part of the proactive ergonomic approach, according to the study led by Jasminka Goldoni Laestadius, M.D., Ph.D., of The World Bank’s Joint Bank/Fund Health Services Department. Prompted by a move to a new World Bank headquarters, the researchers designed a study to determine whether a proactive approach to ergonomics could reduce pain and other symptoms in office workers. One group of workers received new ergonomic office furniture, along with information on how to set it up. Another group also received new furniture and information, plus personalized setup by a professional ergonomist. The proactive approach reduced symptoms of musculoskeletal pain and eyestrain, but only for workers receiving an expert work station setup. This group also had a significant increase in productivity. Neither group had a significant reduction in sick leave. The reduction in symptoms was clearly related to improved work postures. “Better postures meant less pain,” the researchers wrote. “This verifies our experience that equipment such as an adjustable chair does not add value unless properly adjusted.” |
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