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Introduction to
Ergonomics
How to identify, control, and reduce musculoskeletal disorders in your workplace!
OR-OSHA
101
Revised 01/97
OR-OSHA 201
1003-02
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OR-OSHA 201 Introduction to Ergonomics This material is for training use only
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Goals
At the end of this presentation you will be better able to:
1. Describe the concept and purpose of ergonomics.3. Identify personal, job, and environmental ergonomic risk factors.4. Discuss the importance of proper workstation design.5. Describe the steps in establishing an ergonomics program.
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Introduction
The Problem: The Georgia Pacific wood I-beam production facility, a participant in OSHA'sVoluntary Protection Program (VPP), had many jobs involving repetitive motion, and employeeswere complaining aches and pains.The Solution: Employees were asked to evaluate their specific work stations. As a result, work tableswere lowered or raised, matting was added, and work stations were automated and otherwiseredesigned to reduce material handling and repetitive movements.The Result: The facility’s injury rate dropped from 4.2 to 2.1, and employee morale was greatlyimproved.Welcome to OR-OSHA Course 201, Introduction to Ergonomics. In this workshop, we will exploreengineering and management strategies that help you achieve the same kind of success GeorgiaPacific experienced in reducing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Our overall goal is to creategreater understanding of the importance of basic ergonomics principles and how to successfullydesign and implement an effective ergonomics program.
Please Note:
This material or any other material used to inform employers of compliance requirements of Oregon OSHA standards through simplification of theregulation should not be considered a substitute for any provisions of the Oregon Safe Employment Act or for any standards issued by Oregon OSHA.
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