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1. Ergonomics Madhuben sharma

2. What is Ergonomics ? ERGO =“work ” NOMICS =“rules” or “laws” Ergonomics literally means “the laws of work”

3. What is Ergonomics? OSHA defines ergonomics as the science of “designing the job to fit the worker, instead of forcing the worker to fit the job .”

4. Ideally, ergonomics : Makes the job safer by preventing injury and illness Makes the job easier by adjusting the job to the worker Makes the job more pleasant by reducing physical and mental stress Saves money $$$

5. Win /Win

6. PREVENTING ERGONOMIC HAZARD Work station should be ergonomically designed with the worker’s needs in mind. Properly designed work station will accommodate all employees. Each work station should be designed for optimal performance of worker. For Example If the employees are forced to reach too far or in awkward manners , then the chance of ergonomic types of injuries occurring increases. Important issue in this area include a ) Adequate space for knees b) Height adjustment on chairs c) Proper leg support d) Back support (including lumbar support) In the case of production operation tools are an essential element . Tools selection is crucial in maintain the healthful working environment.

7. Before purchasing new tool it is good idea to allow the worker to test tools in the workplace where they will be used over a long term. Worker should be made aware that the final decision will be their: Is the grip designed to reduce the amount of strength required to operate the tool? Does the task tool will be used for require repetitive motion? Does the tool vibrate under the normal operating condition? Does the grip have ergonomically corrected handle? Is the grip padded to improve comfort for employee? Do the grip come in different sizes to facilitate use by all employees ?

8. It is also important that the employees use the proper tool for the job. For example they should not try to take shortcut by using a screwdriver as a chisel because chisel was out of reach. The last point is a direct reflection of work atmosphere and the past practices in the workplace. It is the managements responsibility to train worker in proper work practices and condition them to use safe work practice of at all the time. If the workers are observed using improper technique , their supervision should stop them and refresh their memory on the proper technique to be used. In order to reduce physical hazard, job rotation should be used to reduce stress and fatigue. This permit one group of muscles to rest while other group of muscles is being work. The overall result should be a reduction in the amount of cumulative trauma injuries.

9. MEDICAL MANAGEMENT A medical management programme can help reduce the incidence of ergonomically related injuries. The medical management should do identification and treatment of cumulative trauma disorder system. SETTING UP EGRONOMICS PROGRAMME The first step is to design the ergonomic committee. The committee should include a couple of adequate employees, a member of safety health staff, human resource director, and another member of top management. The committee first job to develop awareness training . At a minimum training should cover a) Spine Anatomy (basic) b) Disc pressure c) Correction and control of posture d) Practice application and practice of body machine E) Effect of obesity f) Benefit and demonstration of physical exercise g) On job stretching exercise h) Using leverage a a lifting tool i )Available mechanical advantages j) First Aid for back pain

10. REVIEW AND EVALUATION OF THE PROGRAM Procedure should be develop to monitor the program’s effectiveness. These procedure should provide a means to evaluate the programme implementation. Progress report should be provided to top management. One at least a semi annual basis, top management should evaluate the programme effectiveness relating to its goal and objectives. Evaluation method include the following things a)Analysis of trend in injury / illness b) Employee survey c) Before and after surveys / evaluation of job / worksite change d) Review of results of plant evaluation The result of top management ‘s review should be presented in writing to all responsible parties and communicated to the employees. The written report should include progress report and programme update. Often , at this point it is necessary for goals and objective to be revised or new goals and objective to be developed. Quarterly meeting involving employees , manager and supervisor should be held to identify and discuss possible changes to the program or revision of goals and objectives.

11. SUMMARY Ergonomics programme are the only as good as management will permit. In other word with the management commitment the programme will be effective and without management commitment the programme is destined for failure. Implementation of an effective ergonomics program can be an enormous task. Therefore commitment is needed from both management and employees.

12. Ergonomics in Oil and Gas industry Oil and gas workers might be exposed to ergonomics-related injury risks, such as lifting heavy items, bending, reaching overhead, pushing and pulling heavy loads, working in awkward body postures, and performing the same or similar tasks repetitively.

13. Risk factors and the resulting injuries can be minimized or, in many cases, eliminated through interventions such as pre-task planning, use of the right tools, proper placement of materials, education of workers about the risk, and early recognition and reporting of injury signs and symptoms.