Ergo 101
Overexertion, Posture, Repetition
What are the 3 main ergo factors?
Neutral Posture, Neutral Wrist
What is the most efficient posture at work?
Below eye level
What is the best height to install a computer screen?
This ergonomic injury cause was the no. 1 cause for work compensation in the U.S. for 2021 and the no. 1 cause of ergo injury in CE last year.
What is the Overexertion?
Pre-Planning Job, Pre-Job Brief, Tailboard
What is an important CE process to bring ergo concerns and review work strategies before performing the job?
Most efficient body zone to work with the hands.
What is the Power Zone?
The science that defines physical measures of a human's size, form and functional capacities. Information needed to design in respec of ergonomics.
What is Anthropometry?
When handling an object, it can be good, fair or poor.
What is Hand Coupling?
Shoveling
No. 1 cause of ergonomic injuries for Gas Dept.
Useful document or job aid for Pre-Job Brief or Tailbord activities?
What are Standard APP ergonomic resources (ESR)?
Discipline concerned with the understanding of interactions among humans and other elements of a work environment.
What is ergonomic?
About 10% of male population struggle to disseminate colors. That may cause decision error at work.
What is Color Blindness condition?
Every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 sec.
What is the computer work rule to reduce body and mental stresses?
Sprains and Strains
What is the most common nature of injury in ergonomic cases?
Pre-Shift, Pre-Task, and Counter ....Stretches
What is a best practice to keep your flexibility and reduce fatigue at work?
Skill, Rule, or Knowledge base
What are Human Performance Modes?
Elbow Height
What is the optimal height where most work should be performed?
35 lbs. single lift with 2 hands.
What is the safer single lift weight to be handled by most population?
Shoulder
What is the most body part injured for lack of ergonomic consideration in CE last year?
Process giving authority and responsibility to the worker to develop a plan to perform the job safely.
What is the "Stop the Job" Process?
Will improve worker's performance and their well-being ( benefits of.....)
What are the benefits of improving the ergonomic design of a workstation?
Holding the same position for a period of time.
What is a static posture?
Shoulder to Waist zone.
What is the ideal Power zone?
Information such as facts and numbers used to analyse something or make a decision.
What is Data?
1. Look for Hazards 2. Assess Risks 3. Control Risks 4. Resume Work
What is the STOP AND THINK moto in CE?