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Spending the time to review your
employees' ergonomic safety at work
is a great way to boost company morale!
Did you know that if you have more
than one Worker's Compensation Claim filed for the same ergonomic safety
claim in one (1) year, you run a SERIOUS risk of a complete OSHA safety
review?
Ergonomics provides the scientific basis for
optimized design of the work environment compatible with the capabilities
and limitations of the working population. An ergonomist is trained to
recognize, evaluate, and control hazards in the work environment that
result from a poor fit between the worker and the workplace; these hazards
may result in acute injury, chronic musculoskeletal disorders, or
mental/psychosocial stress. The physical demands of machines, tools, and
work methods must accommodate the range in size, strength, mobility, and
endurance of the workforce. Information flow must be structured so that
the worker can process and respond appropriately without being mentally
overstressed to the degree that errors result. Job content and work
organization should be designed to optimize skill utilization and
learning, physiological and psychological well-being.
American
Dental Association Announces
Alliance with OSHA:
Topic - Battling Office Ergonomics Issues
California Gov.
Schwarzenegger Signs New Worker's Compensation Reforms
OSHA has a four-pronged
comprehensive approach to ergonomics designed to quickly and
effectively address musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the
workplace. The four segments of OSHA's strategy for reducing
injuries and illnesses from MSDs in the workplace are:
Enforcement, OSHA will conduct inspections for ergonomic
hazards and issue citations under the General Duty Clause and
issue ergonomic hazard alert letters where appropriate.
Outreach and Assistance, OSHA will
provide assistance to businesses, particularly small businesses,
and help them proactively address ergonomic issues in the
workplace.
National Advisory Committee, OSHA will
charter an advisory committee that will be authorized to, among
other things, identify gaps in research to the application of
ergonomics and ergonomic principles in the workplace. |
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The above was
provided by OSHA
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