Ergonomics: A Solution To Maximizing Your Productivity!

 Ergonomics is the applied science of equipment design for the workplace and is intended to maximize productivity by reducing operator fatigue and discomfort.  Good ergonomic design is the solution to preventing musculoskeletal injuries.  Learn how you can help design jobs or workplaces to match workers’ capabilities and limitation.  Making adjustments to protect workers shouldn’t be costly, difficult or frustrating.  Special emphasis is placed on these relevant topics and solutions:

•   Educate and involve employees

•   Evaluate available data to find problems

•   Encourage early reporting of problems

•   Find quick fixes to get momentum going

•   Some problems are more complex than others

•   Focus on eliminating the risk factors if possible

•   Don’t throw money and equipment at the problem

•   Make ergonomics a part of purchasing and planning

•   Expect results, but be patient

Faculty

 Dave Valentine, Vice President

Network Safety Consultants, Inc.