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Ergonomics – A report from SR Technics Switzerland

Caroline Preising, Work Safety Specialist, OQSEAGOSH, May 05 – 06, 2010

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Table of Contents

● Previous Work● Projects / Ideas● History● 2010

○ Ergonomic standard

○ Booklet on ergonomic aids

● Details on two projects● 2010 ongoing

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Previous Works

- 2007

● Information provided during Safety-Basics-Training● Work place assessments carried out from time to time

and as required● Hand out information through flyer and/or checklists on

ergonomic work places

● NO SYSTEM but Swiss Law!

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Projects / Ideas

● Training● Ergonomic work places (administrative / productive)● Specific work place assessment in Engine Module Inspection● Acquisition of special office desks (high desk)● Acquisition of ergonomic work appliances

● Clear focus on ergonomics training! “Initial Phase” only for people working in front of a c omputer!

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History

2008

● Information provided during Safety-Basics-Training

● Start of courses„Working at the computer“4 courses / year2 hrs duration12 participants(well attended – good feedback,

need for such training)● Workplace assessments from time to

time and as required● Support / collaboration on ideas

regarding ergonomics.● Hand out information via flyer and/or

checklists on ergonomic work places

2009

● Information provided during Safety-Basics-Training

● Further courses„Working at the computer“4 courses / year2 hrs duration12 participants(well attended – good feedback,need for such training)

● Specific workplace assessment in Engine Module Inspection

● Support / collaboration on ideasregarding ergonomics.

● Hand out information via flyer and/or checklists on ergonomic work places

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2010 (now)

2010

● Information provided during Safety-Basics-Training● Further courses „Working at the computer“● Work place assessments as required● Support / collaboration on ideas regarding ergonomics● Weekly performed ergonomics walks

● Initialising Ergonomics Standard for SRT● Initialising list of Ergonomic Aids (for work places)

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Ergonomic Standard for SR Technics

● Work postures – working movements○ Working height

○ Working distance

○ Seating○ Working at the computer

○ Facilities / premises

○ Lighting, temperature / humidity, noise, vibrations○ Work spaces

○ Manual handling (loads)

● Work load○ Material handling / packages

○ Lifting aids

○ Hand-held machines and tools(Rollout May / June 2010)

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Ergonomic Standard for SR Technics

● Static load● Work pace / tasks / work organisation (“soft factors”)

○ Introduction

○ Job rotation, work enlargement○ Accelerated work

○ Technical work organisation

○ Work organisation

(Rollout May / June 2010)

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Booklet on Ergonomic Aids

● High desks (small, large)● Special chairs● Ergonomic keyboard / mouse● Special gel pads (keyboard / mouse)● Holder for documents● Footrest● Special chair cushion (air)

(Rollout May / June 2010)

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Details on Two Projects

1. Training “Working at the computer”4 courses / year2 hrs duration12 participants(well attended – good feedback – need for such training)

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Details on Two Projects

1. Training “Working at the computer”Extract on training slides:

10 Tips for working at the computer:● Stop reflections and glare!

● Look straight ahead!

● Make space!● Make your workplace work for you!

● Is your seat at the right height?

● Make sure your desk is at the right height!● Keep your distance!

● Lower your monitor!

● Need any workplace aids?● Get moving!

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Details on Two Projects

1. Training “Working at the computer”Extract on training slides:

5 questions about working healthy● Do you know how to adjust the furniture at your

workplace especially your chair?● Do you know whether the height of your desk is

adjustable?● Have you positioned the top of your monitor some 5-

10 cm below eye level?● Have you positioned your keyboard and mouse

parallel to the edge of your desk?● Make your workplace work for you!

Sometimes small changes makea big difference!

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Details on Two Projects

2. Specific work place assessment in Engine Module Ins pectionAssess work place for different people and different work

Situation before testing phase:

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Details on Two Projects

2. Specific work place assessment in Engine Module Ins pectionAssess work place for different people and different work

Situation before testing phase:

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Details on Two Projects

2. Specific work place assessment in Engine Module Ins pectionAssess work place for different people and different work

Situation during testing phase:

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Details on Two Projects

2. Specific work place assessment in Engine Module Ins pectionAssess work place for different people and different work

Situation during testing phase:

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Details on Two Projects

2. Specific work place assessment in Engine Module Ins pectionAssess work place for different people and different work

Situation NOW:

Work place “empty”Special desks returned (borrowed)Idea leader left division

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2010 (ongoing – next steps)

2010

● Information during Safety-Basics-Training● Further courses „Working at the computer“● Work place assessments on demand● Support / collaboration on ideas regarding ergonomics● Weekly performed ergonomics walks

● Launching / Implementation of an ERGONOMIC STANDARD for SR Technics● Launching / Implementation of need on ERGONOMIC AIDS (work places)

● Working close with our Facility department (internal / external)