Ergonomics and Ergonomics and Lifting Lifting What is Ergonomics What is Ergonomics What causes What causes strains/sprains strains/sprains Prevention Prevention
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Ergonomics and Lifting What is Ergonomics What causes
strains/sprains Prevention
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Ergonomics Ergonomics is the science of fitting a job to a
person Ergonomics is the science of fitting a job to a person
Sprain is a twist to a muscle or ligament that causes pain or
inflammation Sprain is a twist to a muscle or ligament that causes
pain or inflammation Strain is an overexertion or over use of a
muscle that causes pain of inflammation Strain is an overexertion
or over use of a muscle that causes pain of inflammation
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Causes Force Force Awkward posture Awkward posture Contact
Stress (sharp edge) Contact Stress (sharp edge) Repetition/Duration
Repetition/Duration Vibration Vibration
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Prevention Force create smooth paths for carts, split the
weight into multiple loads, use powered tools such as forklift,
nail gun, power mixer instead of mixing by hand, hug your load
Force create smooth paths for carts, split the weight into multiple
loads, use powered tools such as forklift, nail gun, power mixer
instead of mixing by hand, hug your load
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Prevention Repetition/Duration Repetition/Duration Take micro
pause Take micro pause On break do something different sit/stand On
break do something different sit/stand Break up the tasks Break up
the tasks
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Prevention Contact stress avoid kneeling on the edge of a
stair, cushion hands at a keyboard, back of knees should not fall
against the edge of the seat Contact stress avoid kneeling on the
edge of a stair, cushion hands at a keyboard, back of knees should
not fall against the edge of the seat
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Prevention Awkward Positions Awkward Positions Wrists should
not be bent Head should be looking straight head or slightly down-
tilt the screen, place phone books under the computer screen Do not
work above your head Twisting to lift Far Reaching to lift Cradling
the phone with your head
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Back Posture Maintain Natural Curve Work at a comfortable
level
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Proper Lifting Bend knees to pick up and put down Bend knees to
pick up and put down
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Proper Lifting
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Plan your lift Plan your lift Items blocking your way Items
blocking your way Where will you set the item down Where will you
set the item down Floor surface Floor surface Opening a door
Opening a door
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Proper lifting 1. Get help. Dont try to lift heavy loads by
yourself.
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Proper Lifting 1.Never bend, life and twist at the same time
2.Use a cart, dolly or another mechanical aid when possible
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Off Duty Stay in good health Stay in good health Maintain
flexibility with proper stretching Maintain flexibility with proper
stretching Moderate exercise such as walking according to Doctors
orders Moderate exercise such as walking according to Doctors
orders Do not become overweight Do not become overweight
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Common Sense Safety
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Workplace Violence Verbal Abuse Verbal Abuse In Anger: Throwing
things In Anger: Throwing things Threats Threats Destroying
property Destroying property Rape Suicide Rape Suicide Use of
weapons Use of weapons Stalking Stalking Bombing/ arson Bombing/
arson Kidnapping Kidnapping Robbery Robbery
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Who commits Violent history including domestic abuse Violent
history including domestic abuse Substance abuse Substance abuse
Fascination with weapons like guns Fascination with weapons like
guns Low self esteem Low self esteem Failing to perform their
duties Failing to perform their duties Escalating behavior
Escalating behavior
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Warning signs Escalating behaviors tone of voice, slamming
items, throwing items, punching things Escalating behaviors tone of
voice, slamming items, throwing items, punching things Threats
Threats Nervous pacing Nervous pacing Talking irrationally Talking
irrationally Changes in personal habits or behaviors Changes in
personal habits or behaviors
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Deescalate a situation Stay calm Stay calm Do not raise your
voice to match theirs Do not raise your voice to match theirs Call
for a supervisor Call for a supervisor Do not isolate yourself with
this person, but attempt to remove an audience Do not isolate
yourself with this person, but attempt to remove an audience Watch
your body language Watch your body language Walk away if the
situation continues to escalate Walk away if the situation
continues to escalate
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If violence breaks out Leave the area dont be a hero Leave the
area dont be a hero Call University Police ext 2111 or 911 Call
University Police ext 2111 or 911 Give the person whatever they
want- money, car, food .except people Give the person whatever they
want- money, car, food .except people
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Prevention Report to your manager any restraining orders Report
to your manager any restraining orders Be observant of the
behaviors of customers and coworkers Be observant of the behaviors
of customers and coworkers Do not walk alone at night Do not walk
alone at night Know where the blue lights are Know where the blue
lights are Be aware of building areas that are isolated Be aware of
building areas that are isolated
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Prevention Do not bypass safety precautions such as propping
locked door or windows Do not bypass safety precautions such as
propping locked door or windows Report all threats and erratic
behavior to University Police Report all threats and erratic
behavior to University Police Listen to your instinct if suspicion
crossed your mind it is reacting to unconscious triggers Listen to
your instinct if suspicion crossed your mind it is reacting to
unconscious triggers