2. ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM
• “Ergonomics is an applied science concerned
with the design of workplaces, tools, and tasks
that match the physiological, anatomical, and
psychological characteristics and capabilities of
the worker.” Vern Putz-Anderson
• “The Goal of ergonomics is to ‘fit the job to the
person,’ rather than making the person fit the
job.” Ergotech
• “If it hurts when you are doing something, don’t
do it.” Bill Black
What is Ergonomics?
3. ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM
• Dates back to Ramazzini 1700’s
• Gained significance during WWII for airplane
cockpit layout
• Progressed slowly until the 80’s and 90’s with
the advent of the computer and more efficient
workplace design
• Now, guidelines are in place and greater use
of technology
Evolution of Ergonomics
5. ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM
MSDs
Contact with Objects
Transportation Related
Falls
All Other
Workplace Violence
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Annual Survey, 1996
Musculoskelatal Disorders (MSDs)
Represent 1 in 3 Lost Time Injuries
6. ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM
0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000
MSDs of the Back
Upper Extremity
MSDs
Average Claim
Average Costs per Claim ($)
MSDs Cost Twice the Average
Workers’ Compensation Claim
Source: Workers’ Compensation data from Insurance Companies 1993
20. ERGONOMICS :: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER PROGRAM
Sanitation Tools and Process Exercise
• Describe tools
• Awkward Postures During Sanitation
– Accessibility
– Maintainability
• What are some of the most difficult tasks
• Job Safety Analysis
