Ergonomics Awareness Training 2023

[Virtual Presenter] We will use this program to investigate how to customize tasks and workstations to suit individuals, as well as explore the basics of ergonomics and dangers of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) to build a secure and productive workplace..

[Audio] Ergonomics is a vital aspect of workplace safety, centering on formulating and setting up tasks, operations, systems and tools to realize the highest level of safety, efficiency, and comfort for your workers. This training will be speaking about Emerson Pressure Management's ergonomic safety scheme plus present the diverse facilities they provide in Indianapolis for workplace ergonomics security. Discussion points include the introduction to ergonomics, the MSD risk factors, the Ergonomics Hit List, Design Guidelines for Ergonomics, instances of developments and the job improvement procedure..

[Audio] Ergonomics is a vital safety precaution for any workplace. It refers to the science of making sure workers are able to carry out their job duties, use the tools required, and work in an environment that is designed to increase human productivity and preclude any incidents of injury. At Emerson Pressure Management, our ergonomic safety policy looks at both the strengths and weaknesses of our personnel. This enables us to create a secure and efficient work atmosphere for all our staff..

[Audio] Ergonomics is about designing our working environment in a way that is efficient, safe and comfortable for individuals. It is about tailoring the job to the person, rather than expecting the person to adapt. Our priority should be to design workstations and tasks that are best suited for the people. Ergonomics is simply common sense. To understand how this can be achieved, we can move on..

[Audio] Ergonomics focuses on designing an environment to suit the capabilities and limits of the human body, aiming to create a workplace where people can work comfortably and safely, without any risk of harm from dangerous working conditions. It is essential to consider whether we ourselves would be willing to perform a task in the same way as it is currently being done - if not, then why should we ask our employees to do it? For this reason, Emerson Pressure Management is devoted to implementing ergonomic safety resources across Indianapolis..

[Audio] The picture here serves to emphasize the importance of Emerson Pressure Management's ergonomics safety program. Without access to the necessary tools and resources, employees can subject themselves to potentially hazardous conditions. To reduce the likelihood of injury, it is crucial that employers invest in training and safety materials that promote ergonomics understanding. By setting employees up for success in a safe environment, everyone can stay productive while staying safe..

[Audio] Ergonomics safety is a must in any workplace to ensure a secure and productive atmosphere. Emerson Pressure Management has created an ergonomic safety program to identify potential hazards and take preventative measures to protect its employees. The program addresses engineering dimensions and resolutions, such as process flow, equipment and tool design and workstation setup. We are committed to apply fixtures and improved tooling for the best and most secure ergonomic work setting..

[Audio] Ergonomics plays a significant role in ensuring workplace safety. If overlooked, it can reduce an employee's physical performance and raise the chances of getting hurt. At Emerson Pressure Management, we prioritize the prevention of such events and strive to maintain a safe and secure place to work. We offer ergonomics assessments, tools, and resources to enable our employees to responsibly manage their risks while doing their tasks. By taking these proactive steps, we can reduce or completely remove the occurrences of any musculoskeletal disorder, preserving the wellbeing of our staff and allowing us to reach our business objectives..

[Audio] Ergonomics is an essential element of workplace safety. It is the study of how one can design tasks, work environments, and equipment in accordance with the capacities and restrictions of the human body. This presentation will give an understanding of the concept of 'working within human capabilities' and its importance for safety, comfort, productivity, and the general wellbeing of employees. By taking into account the abilities of the human body, we can decrease the chances of musculoskeletal injuries, tiredness, and stress, and construct ergonomic work environments that will foster maximum productivity and decrease the chance of occupational health problems..

[Audio] Providing suitable "workplace environments" for employees is essential for their motivation and productivity. Creating an office space with ergonomic furniture and having natural light, as well as ensuring a clean working environment, are all important factors for creating such a workplace. Additionally, employers should ensure that employees have access to any necessary equipment and amenities such as printers, kitchen facilities, and rest areas. Addressing issues like bullying and harassment, as well as providing an environment that supports effective communication, will also help to create a positive and safe workplace..

[Audio] Ergonomics plays an important role in ensuring workplace safety. Five primary physical stressors that can be found in an ergonomic environment are low temperatures, soft tissue compression, impact stress, vibration, and ill-fitting gloves. These stressors can reduce blood flow, affecting the delivery of oxygen and essential nutrients to the muscles. Reducing the risk of injury by recognizing and preventing these stressors is paramount for creating a secure and efficient working environment..

[Audio] Emerson Pressure Management acknowledges the importance of implementing strategies in order to decrease both direct and indirect costs. Our ergonomic safety program and workplace safety resources are in place to provide guidance to your business in protecting its staff and reducing the associated expenses of workplace accidents. Choosing to invest in our program and tools can provide your staff with a secure and healthy environment, while simultaneously leading to financial savings for your organization in the long term..

[Audio] Significant improvements in performance outcomes can be achieved with small investments in ergonomics, along with employees' participation and input. Such an approach creates a culture of continuous improvement, where the whole workforce collaborates to achieve safer, more efficient and ergonomic work environments. These improvements have been noticed in 1% increases in first-time quality production and 5% improvements in productivity efficiency..

[Audio] Ergonomics plays a vital role in protecting the health of our employees and ensuring the prosperity of our company. It can minimize the likelihood of quality mistakes, heighten staff satisfaction and maintenance, and promote more effective production. Furthermore, it causes reduced failure rates and improved customer acceptance. To assure a safe and productive atmosphere, Emerson Pressure Management has taken a proactive tactic by initiating an ergonomics awareness program..

[Audio] Ergonomics plays a vital role in workplace safety. The Ergonomic Hit List is designed to help employees pinpoint risk factors and explore possible solutions to reduce or even eliminate ergonomic risks in their Indianapolis workplace. Adhering to the 10 observation items allows any Indianapolis workplace to guarantee the health and safety of their employees while maintaining productivity..

[Audio] By looking through the lens of safety, comfort, and efficiency, we can better assess how we interact with and utilize our environment. The Hit List provides an effective way of pinpointing areas which could be optimized, motivating us to tackle the issue of enhancing ergonomic safety in the workplace. With the help of ergonomic safety resources, staff members can find guidance in establishing a secure and efficient working environment..

[Audio] "" "Ergo Eyes" has the potential to be a key part of our safety program, enabling us to identify risks with increased speed and confidence. Furthermore, its use can enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the risk-reporting process, leading to enhanced safety and performance for all team members..

[Audio] Today we are talking about Hit List Item #1: Bent Wrist. Prolonged and extreme bending of the wrist in any direction can lead to the development of long term injuries and conditions. To avoid this, it is important to make sure that the right tool is being used for the job. We've included a picture to demonstrate this, showing how using a right-angle tool on-top of a product can lead to having to bend the wrist, compared to using a tool that would come directly down and in-line with the product. Ultimately, it is essential to remember to keep the wrist straight and minimize the risk of injury..

[Audio] As employers, we have a duty to our staff to ensure their safety in the workplace. By acknowledging the importance of ergonomic principles and providing the safety resources necessary to maintain a safe working environment, we can go a long way in preventing long-term injuries that can be caused by poor ergonomic practices. By following the ergonomic safety program provided by Emerson Pressure Management, you can provide your employees with a safer and healthier work environment." Ergonomics is an important part of employee safety, and Emerson Pressure Management's ergonomic safety program is designed to help employers create a safer work environment for their employees. By providing the necessary resources to maintain correct posture and working position, Emerson Pressure Management's program ensures that employees can complete their tasks with minimal risk of injury. This program also provides employee health and well-being resources to ensure optimum employee wellness..

[Audio] When performing overhead tasks, it is essential to ensure that they are kept at or below shoulder height. Doing so will decrease the chances of musculoskeletal disorders and sprains and strains, as well as enhance safety and improve wellbeing in the workplace..

[Audio] At Emerson Pressure Management's ergonomics awareness program, it is important to be aware of the concept of the “Comfort Zone”. This “Comfort Zone” is an area of the human body which lies from below shoulder to above knee height. Keeping the working area within this “Comfort Zone” will help to provide ergonomics and comfort to employees, which will then lead to enhanced efficiency and lesser errors. An instance of this is if an employee is expected to reach above their shoulder to reach or replace items from a storage shelf, this will cause discomfort and muscular fatigue. Thus, it is important to take notice of the working area and make sure it is placed within the “Comfort Zone” to prevent probable injuries such as sprains or strains. Therefore, always keep it in the “Comfort Zone”..

[Audio] We at Emerson Pressure Management are aware of how essential employee health and safety is. Regarding ergonomics, it is important to bear in mind to maintain proximity. Working too far away from the body can lead to compression forces on the lower back, so it is imperative to keep the load of an object close to the body. By adhering to this guidance and making use of the resources at your disposal, you can guarantee a safe and healthy work environment..

[Audio] Emerson Pressure Management's ergonomic safety program and workplace safety resources in Indianapolis can demonstrate how a small change to the layout of the tooling cabinet can help reduce ergonomic risk. This is just one of the ways in which the company is striving to reduce risks for employees, which is an essential part of its safety mission and commitment to providing safe workplaces for its staff..

[Audio] It is important to keep your elbows close to your sides when lifting objects for several reasons. Doing so helps to maintain stability and control during the process, creating a solid foundation by intensifying the strength of your core muscles and reducing the risk of imbalance or injury. Keeping your elbows to your sides also helps to maintain a neutral spine and promotes proper posture, preventing excessive forward bending or rounding of the back. Furthermore, it allows for a more balanced distribution of the force generated by the lift throughout the body, reducing the strain on certain muscle groups. Additionally, keeping your elbows to your sides enables you to engage larger muscle groups, such as the chest and triceps, which are essential for lifting heavier objects and help to generate more power and lift with greater efficiency..

[Audio] Ergonomic safety is an essential element of workplace safety. Poor neck positioning can lead to uneasiness and even musculoskeletal problems in the long run. This slide will take a look at Item #4 on the Hit List: Awkward Neck. Examples of such postures are forward head postures, when the head protrudes forward; side bending; excessive rotation; and neck flexion or extension. It is essential to maintain the correct alignment of the neck so as to avoid such awkward positions and reduce strain and tension on the neck muscles and joints..

[Audio] Emerson Pressure Management identified an ergonomic issue causing neck discomfort and strain for a Quality Assurance Inspector and implemented a solution that repositioned the material and eliminated the need for the inspector to bend their neck. Moreover, a flip table was added to the workstation, which eliminated the need for an extra lifting device and further streamlined the inspection process. This improved the ergonomics and safety of the workstation and demonstrated Emerson Pressure Management's commitment to their ergonomic safety program..

[Audio] Maintaining good posture is key to productivity. To keep objects in our field of vision and reduce strain on our neck and shoulders, we should strive to stay within a 35-degree range for our neck posture. Doing this can help us stay productive and comfortable while working..

[Audio] Ergonomics play a key role in avoiding injuries, discomfort, and strain in the workplace. To help ensure workplace safety and curb potential musculoskeletal problems, one should avoid bending the spine by selecting tasks and workstations that don't require bending or reaching below the knee, and offering the spine appropriate support. It is also important to use correct lifting techniques to prevent stressing or straining the back muscles..

[Audio] We implement innovative solutions to help employees work smarter and reduce the chance of injury through our ergonomic safety program. The program provides employees with the tools and resources they need to perform certain tasks safely and prevent long-term injury. Our ergonomics program seeks to ensure employees are better equipped to do their job efficiently and safely..

[Audio] Twisting the back is an issue that can be easily missed in the workplace. It can lead to discomfort, strain, and musculoskeletal problems. To prevent this, employers should issue appropriate safety gear and design workplaces that reduce back twisting. This includes providing enough room and support for employees to process materials without having to rotate their trunk. By abiding by these straightforward steps, employers can guarantee a ergonomically secure and agreeable workspace..

[Audio] Emerson Pressure Management has offered Indianapolis facility a highly effective and secure drum lifter solution. Using this, staff can lift, transfer and place drums onto pallets speedily and safely. By removing the manual effort needed to roll and lift drums, Emerson Pressure Management has increased ergonomics in the workplace and made the process much simpler..

[Audio] It is essential to maintain an ergonomically safe posture when dealing with tasks that involve floor-level work. This includes being conscious of the correct squatting and/or kneeling posture and practices, reducing the time spent in a squat/kneel position, and making sure your body is in a comfortable and steady position to reduce the risk of injury or strain..

[Audio] Emerson Pressure Management acknowledges the significance of ergonomics in the workplace. To ensure our employees are in a secure and comfortable setting, we present a variety of ergonomic resources for our Indianapolis premises. This instruction aims to help employees use ergonomic workstations to lessen tension and unease, and regulate a beneficial working atmosphere..

[Audio] Static sit/stand is an important factor in ergonomics. It recognizes the importance of changing postures and moving while working to reduce the harms of long periods of sitting or standing. Adjustable furniture such as sit-stand desks can be altered to fit both sitting and standing postures. The static sit/stand approach involves sitting in an ordinary chair, standing, and changing between sitting and standing. Some advantages of this approach are the decreased amount of inactivity and upgraded ergonomics and overall health..

[Audio] Employers should prioritize employee safety and health by integrating the proper design elements into their workplace. This includes providing heavy-duty mats to stand on and regularly scheduled breaks for employees to rest their back and knees. Doing so will create a safe and comfortable work environment and reduce the risk of chronic joint pain and discomfort..

[Audio] Today, we will look at the importance of ergonomic heavy lifting. As Emerson Pressure Management's safety guidelines state, it is prohibited for employees to manually lift objects weighing more than 25 lbs. (11.3 kg). To ensure safety for our employees, it is important to ensure that workstations and tasks do not require employees to exceed this weight limit. Furthermore, proper lifting techniques and body mechanics must be employed when performing heavy lifts. By adhering to these guidelines, we can minimize the risk of musculoskeletal injuries associated with heavy lifting..

[Audio] At Emerson Pressure Management, the safety and well-being of our staff is a top priority. We are committed to protecting our workers and their environment and have put strict measures in place to ensure that all lifting operations involving objects heavier than 25 pounds are done with the help of mechanical lifting aids. Doing so significantly reduces the risk of injury for everyone involved, and promotes a safer working environment. We encourage everyone to abide by this policy, and we thank you in advance for your cooperation. Thank you..

[Audio] Ergonomics is significant in the workplace and can be improved by using an adjustable height table. This design allows the employee to adjust the table to their needs, thus eliminating the risk of strain and increasing ergonomic standards. Examples in the before and after images demonstrate how the adjustable table ensures the materials are within reach, enabling the worker to remain comfortable and secure..

[Audio] This presentation focuses on Emerson Pressure Management's ergonomic safety program and safety resources available in Indianapolis, such as a self-adjusting pallet positioner. This pallet positioner is designed to provide a solution to efficiently loading or unloading products and packaging, without the need to move around the pallet. It has a platform diameter of over 43 inches and a weight capacity of 4,500 pounds, enabling it to handle the biggest loads. Furthermore, the power positioner's pneumatic airbag system automatically adjusts with any changing loads to maintain the perfect product level for worker comfort and safety. All that is needed to activate the pneumatic airbag is to connect the positioner to a standard air compressor..

[Audio] It is essential to provide training and equip employees with the right tools in order to ensure safety and healthy workplace environment, particularly when it comes to ergonomics safety resources in Indianapolis..

[Audio] Emerson Pressure Management is committed to creating a safe and comfortable workplace environment for our employees. We have an ergonomic safety program and associated resources to promote ergonomic design principles and reduce the risk of strain and injuries resulting from manual labor. We aim to instill a culture of ergonomic safety awareness and appreciation of the resources available in Indianapolis, so that our teams can work to their fullest potential..

[Audio] Emmerson Pressure Management has identified 5 hit list postures that have the highest risk of straining the body when performed improperly. These postures can be found in a variety of job tasks, from lifting to prolonged sitting. To help you recognize risk factors in the workplace, let's take a look at what these postures are and how they can be safely adjusted for your work environment..

[Audio] Our employees' safety is of utmost importance. Adhering to the ergonomic safety program guidelines helps us make sure safety is preserved. With 'Ergo Eyes', we can identify any oblique back bends, squats/kneels, and horizontal stretches that may threaten the safety of our employees. Taking the time to carefully evaluate the ergonomic aspects of our workplace keeps safety as our primary concern..

[Audio] Ergonomics is an integral part of workplace safety, and Emerson Pressure Management has launched an awareness campaign to assist employees with recognizing postures that can lead to potential harm. To comprehend their implications, it is essential to know what is implied by 'hit list' postures. These postures are described as positions that, when kept up for extensive periods, can result in musculoskeletal pain and injury. Familiarize yourself with the signs and circumstances that might cause distress and the measures that can be taken to prevent it..

[Audio] Use of the "Ergo Eyes" can assist you in detecting potential ergonomics risks such as horizontal reach, bent wrist and overhead reach. Being aware of these risks can help you create an ergonomically secure and effective workspace..

[Audio] Engaging with operators and actively seeking their input is essential to the development and implementation of ergonomic safety solutions. Through involving operators in the decision-making process and leveraging their knowledge and expertise, we can create solutions that are tailored to their needs and encourage their support and involvement. This not only helps us develop sensible and efficient solutions, but also helps create an environment of ongoing improvement and gives the workforce more influence, which benefits both the workers and the organization..

[Audio] This form is an important part of ESHP 33, the ergonomic procedure used by the PRM EHS Global team. It is available on their website and is used to help systemize the task review process, identify risk factors, and propose solutions - including engineering interventions. This form also serves as a record to monitor the actions taken to address ergonomics concerns and can be used as a reference for future workstation and task designs. It is crucial that all the relevant stakeholders are involved in the risk identification and in the engineering of solutions. This encourages ownership and problem-solving, while at the same time ensuring the successful implementation of engineered solutions. This iterative process allows us to build a catalogue of knowledge which can be used to inform and guide ergonomic efforts for the future, allowing us to continuously improve and create safer, more efficient work environments..

[Audio] Emerson Pressure Management has developed comprehensive design guidelines to ensure workplace safety and comfort. These guidelines are based on anthropometric data including measurements of the 5th percentile female to the 95th percentile male. They cover various aspects such as seating, standing, assembly, and material handling and help create ergonomic work environments that boost performance while reducing the risk of musculoskeletal issues..

[Audio] Emerson Pressure Management is dedicated to establishing secure and pleasant work environments, where staff can conduct their work efficiently while limiting their risk of developing musculoskeletal conditions. Our ergonomics safety program provides essential directives for evaluation and layout remedies to meet our objective. These directives are based on ergonomics research and aim to help us pinpoint potential ergonomics hazards and build solutions to get rid of them. By recognizing the importance of ergonomics in the workplace and utilizing the guidelines, we can set up ergonomics solutions that provide employees with a risk-free and relaxed workplace..

[Audio] Ergonomic safety is of utmost importance and cannot be taken lightly. An example is provided here, where a horizontal reach is too much and could result in a bent back and overreaching. To prevent this, the shelf design should be changed to bring the parts closer to the front of the shelf and hold them there. Doing so will reduce the reach distance to the recommended 21" (53 cm) from the shelf edge. Furthermore, the shelving can be adjusted to the required height as per the design criteria. Carrying out these design modifications will ensure a safer and more efficient working environment for the employees. Thank you..