WELCOME TO SAFETY STANDDOWN DAY!! OFFICE ERGONOMICS

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WELCOME TO SAFETY STANDDOWN DAY!! OFFICE
ERGONOMICS

• INSTRUCTOR
• Gregory A. Aiello Jr, ALCM

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THE STUDY OF DESIGNING THE JOB TO FIT THE PERSON
ERGONOMICS
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What is Ergonomics?

• Ergonomics is Greek for the study of work." and
  it is the science of fitting the job to the
  worker. It is the solution to a host of
  physical problems brought about by over-exertion
  or repetitive stress.
• This session is designed to help you set up your
  workstation and work habits in an ergonomically
  correct way to prevent pain and injury, in
  particular injuries associated with the computer
  workstation.

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Primary Risk Factors

• Heavy lifting
• Repetition motion
• Extreme force
• Contact stress
• Awkward postures
• Vibration

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Work Station Equipment...

• Chair
• Keyboard
• Mouse

• VDT Screen
• Accessories
• Posture

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Edgewood Employees in Action
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Accessories/Materials

• Place materials within 16 inches of body
• Keep within 90 degree arc from body center
• Keep frequently used items handy
• Place single pages next to the screen to avoid
  forward head/neck tilt
• Stapler use

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Miscellaneous Issues (contd)

• Watch pen/pencil grip
• Scan with your eyes, not your head
• Calculator use

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NON-OCCUPATIONAL RISK FACTORS

• TYPING AT HOME
• KNITTING
• SEWING
• TENNIS
• GOLFING
• HANDBALL

• RACKETBALL
• PREGNANCY
• DRIVING
• DRINKING
• SMOKING
• DIABETES

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GOOD OR BAD
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GOOD OR BAD
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GOOD OR BAD
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GOOD OR BAD
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GOOD OR BAD
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SAFE OR UNSAFE?
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SAFE OR UNSAFE?
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SAFE OR UNSAFE?
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SAFE OR UNSAFE?
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SAFE OR UNSAFE?
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SAFE OR UNSAFE?
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SAFE OR UNSAFE?
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THANK YOU FROM YOUR INSURANCE SERVICING TEAM