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Session AgendaSession Agenda
In this presentation we will coverIn this presentation we will cover
the following topics:the following topics:
What is “Work Simplification”?What is “Work Simplification”?
What is “Energy Conservation”?What is “Energy Conservation”?
How can this help me?How can this help me?
Ideas for around the houseIdeas for around the house
Workspace ConsiderationsWorkspace Considerations
What is “Work Simplification”?What is “Work Simplification”?
What is “Energy Conservation”?What is “Energy Conservation”?
How can this help me?How can this help me?
Ideas for around the houseIdeas for around the house
Workspace ConsiderationsWorkspace Considerations

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Work SimplificationWork SimplificationWork SimplificationWork Simplification

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Work SimplificationWork SimplificationWork SimplificationWork Simplification

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Work SimplificationWork SimplificationWork SimplificationWork Simplification
In the workplace:In the workplace:
A system to analyze work and A system to analyze work and
reduce unnecessary or duplicate reduce unnecessary or duplicate
activitiesactivities
Developed in 1921 by Frank and Developed in 1921 by Frank and
Lillian GilbrethLillian Gilbreth

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Work SimplificationWork SimplificationWork SimplificationWork Simplification
Every task of a job is represented Every task of a job is represented
by a symbol and presented in a by a symbol and presented in a
flow chartflow chart

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The chart is analyzed for duplication The chart is analyzed for duplication
of work and unnecessary tasksof work and unnecessary tasks

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Work SimplificationWork SimplificationWork SimplificationWork Simplification
A better method is developed to get A better method is developed to get
the job donethe job done

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Work SimplificationWork SimplificationWork SimplificationWork Simplification
Reduce the amount of workReduce the amount of work
Divide the task into smaller, more Divide the task into smaller, more
manageable componentsmanageable components
Find better ways of doing a task Find better ways of doing a task
Find easier ways of doing a taskFind easier ways of doing a task
Goals:Goals:

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Energy ConservationEnergy ConservationEnergy ConservationEnergy Conservation

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Energy ConservationEnergy ConservationEnergy ConservationEnergy Conservation

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Energy ConservationEnergy ConservationEnergy ConservationEnergy Conservation
Recognize your energy limitsRecognize your energy limits

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Energy ConservationEnergy ConservationEnergy ConservationEnergy Conservation
Recognize your energy limitsRecognize your energy limits
Be realistic about what you can Be realistic about what you can
accomplishaccomplish
Don’t abuse your good daysDon’t abuse your good days
Take frequent rest breaksTake frequent rest breaks
Be realistic about what you can Be realistic about what you can
accomplishaccomplish
Don’t abuse your good daysDon’t abuse your good days
Take frequent rest breaksTake frequent rest breaks

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Energy ConservationEnergy ConservationEnergy ConservationEnergy Conservation
Reduce your physical stressReduce your physical stress

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Energy ConservationEnergy ConservationEnergy ConservationEnergy Conservation
Reduce your physical stressReduce your physical stress
Prioritize your “To Do” listPrioritize your “To Do” list
““Let go” of unnecessary workLet go” of unnecessary work
Eat healthily and exerciseEat healthily and exercise
Don’t over-stretch or strainDon’t over-stretch or strain
Take breaksTake breaks
Prioritize your “To Do” listPrioritize your “To Do” list
““Let go” of unnecessary workLet go” of unnecessary work
Eat healthily and exerciseEat healthily and exercise
Don’t over-stretch or strainDon’t over-stretch or strain
Take breaksTake breaks

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Energy ConservationEnergy ConservationEnergy ConservationEnergy Conservation
Work efficientlyWork efficiently

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Energy ConservationEnergy ConservationEnergy ConservationEnergy Conservation
Work efficientlyWork efficiently
Use ergonomic principles in all Use ergonomic principles in all
your activities, not just your activities, not just
computer workcomputer work
Have all required materials Have all required materials
within easy reachwithin easy reach
Think safetyThink safety
Use ergonomic principles in all Use ergonomic principles in all
your activities, not just your activities, not just
computer workcomputer work
Have all required materials Have all required materials
within easy reachwithin easy reach
Think safetyThink safety

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Energy ConservationEnergy ConservationEnergy ConservationEnergy Conservation
Pace yourselfPace yourself

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Energy ConservationEnergy ConservationEnergy ConservationEnergy Conservation
Pace yourselfPace yourself
Know what speed is best for youKnow what speed is best for you
Use pulse rate and shortness of Use pulse rate and shortness of
breath as guidelinesbreath as guidelines
Plan your day to match your Plan your day to match your
energy levelsenergy levels
Know what speed is best for youKnow what speed is best for you
Use pulse rate and shortness of Use pulse rate and shortness of
breath as guidelinesbreath as guidelines
Plan your day to match your Plan your day to match your
energy levelsenergy levels

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BreatheBreathe

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BreatheBreathe
Breathe deeplyBreathe deeply
Focus on your body rhythm as a Focus on your body rhythm as a
means of relaxation and restmeans of relaxation and rest
Use pursed-lip breathing as a Use pursed-lip breathing as a
means of controlling shortness means of controlling shortness
of breathof breath
Breathe deeplyBreathe deeply
Focus on your body rhythm as a Focus on your body rhythm as a
means of relaxation and restmeans of relaxation and rest
Use pursed-lip breathing as a Use pursed-lip breathing as a
means of controlling shortness means of controlling shortness
of breathof breath

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Energy ConservationEnergy ConservationEnergy ConservationEnergy Conservation
Recognize your energy limitsRecognize your energy limits
Reduce your physical stressReduce your physical stress
Work efficientlyWork efficiently
Pace yourselfPace yourself
BreatheBreathe

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CombineCombine
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Energy ConservationEnergy Conservation
Work SimplificationWork Simplification
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Energy ConservationEnergy Conservation

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Work SimplificationWork Simplification & &
Energy ConservationEnergy Conservation
Work SimplificationWork Simplification & &
Energy ConservationEnergy Conservation
Reduce the amount of workReduce the amount of work and and
recognize your energy limitsrecognize your energy limits

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Work SimplificationWork Simplification & &
Energy ConservationEnergy Conservation
Work SimplificationWork Simplification & &
Energy ConservationEnergy Conservation
Reduce the amount of workReduce the amount of work and and
recognize your energy limitsrecognize your energy limits
Eliminate unnecessary tasksEliminate unnecessary tasks
Combine or eliminate steps of a taskCombine or eliminate steps of a task
Delegate tasks Delegate tasks
Use professional services for some Use professional services for some
tasks tasks
Eliminate unnecessary tasksEliminate unnecessary tasks
Combine or eliminate steps of a taskCombine or eliminate steps of a task
Delegate tasks Delegate tasks
Use professional services for some Use professional services for some
tasks tasks

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Find better ways of doing a taskFind better ways of doing a task
and and work efficientlywork efficiently
Work SimplificationWork Simplification & &
Energy ConservationEnergy Conservation
Work SimplificationWork Simplification & &
Energy ConservationEnergy Conservation

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Find better ways of doing a taskFind better ways of doing a task
and and work efficientlywork efficiently
Organize your work areasOrganize your work areas
Store frequently used items within Store frequently used items within
easy reach of the work area easy reach of the work area
Gather all items needed before Gather all items needed before
beginning a task beginning a task
Think ergonomicsThink ergonomics
Organize your work areasOrganize your work areas
Store frequently used items within Store frequently used items within
easy reach of the work area easy reach of the work area
Gather all items needed before Gather all items needed before
beginning a task beginning a task
Think ergonomicsThink ergonomics
Work SimplificationWork Simplification & &
Energy ConservationEnergy Conservation
Work SimplificationWork Simplification & &
Energy ConservationEnergy Conservation

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Break a job into smaller tasksBreak a job into smaller tasks and and
pace yourselfpace yourself
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Work SimplificationWork Simplification & &
Energy ConservationEnergy Conservation
Work SimplificationWork Simplification & &
Energy ConservationEnergy Conservation

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Break a job into smaller tasksBreak a job into smaller tasks and and
pace yourselfpace yourself
Work at a steady, moderate pace Work at a steady, moderate pace
Plan frequent, short rest breaks Plan frequent, short rest breaks
rather than one long break rather than one long break
Alternate active and quiet tasksAlternate active and quiet tasks
Rest Rest beforebefore becoming fatigued becoming fatigued
Work at a steady, moderate pace Work at a steady, moderate pace
Plan frequent, short rest breaks Plan frequent, short rest breaks
rather than one long break rather than one long break
Alternate active and quiet tasksAlternate active and quiet tasks
Rest Rest beforebefore becoming fatigued becoming fatigued
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Work SimplificationWork Simplification & &
Energy ConservationEnergy Conservation
Work SimplificationWork Simplification & &
Energy ConservationEnergy Conservation

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Break a job into smaller tasksBreak a job into smaller tasks and and
pace yourselfpace yourself
Arrange tasks so that the more Arrange tasks so that the more
physical work is done when your physical work is done when your
energy level is highestenergy level is highest
Distribute heavy tasks over Distribute heavy tasks over
several days several days
Alternate light and heavy tasks Alternate light and heavy tasks
Arrange tasks so that the more Arrange tasks so that the more
physical work is done when your physical work is done when your
energy level is highestenergy level is highest
Distribute heavy tasks over Distribute heavy tasks over
several days several days
Alternate light and heavy tasks Alternate light and heavy tasks
Work SimplificationWork Simplification & &
Energy ConservationEnergy Conservation
Work SimplificationWork Simplification & &
Energy ConservationEnergy Conservation

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Find easier ways of doing a taskFind easier ways of doing a task
and and decrease your physical stressdecrease your physical stress
Work SimplificationWork Simplification & &
Energy ConservationEnergy Conservation
Work SimplificationWork Simplification & &
Energy ConservationEnergy Conservation

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Find easier ways of doing a taskFind easier ways of doing a task
and and decrease your physical stressdecrease your physical stress
Sit to perform tasks Sit to perform tasks
Keep your back straightKeep your back straight
Slide or push objects instead of liftingSlide or push objects instead of lifting
Use a cart or basket to carry itemsUse a cart or basket to carry items
Avoid over-stretching, twisting, Avoid over-stretching, twisting,
stooping, or strainingstooping, or straining
Sit to perform tasks Sit to perform tasks
Keep your back straightKeep your back straight
Slide or push objects instead of liftingSlide or push objects instead of lifting
Use a cart or basket to carry itemsUse a cart or basket to carry items
Avoid over-stretching, twisting, Avoid over-stretching, twisting,
stooping, or strainingstooping, or straining
Work SimplificationWork Simplification & &
Energy ConservationEnergy Conservation
Work SimplificationWork Simplification & &
Energy ConservationEnergy Conservation

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Find easier ways of doing a taskFind easier ways of doing a task
and and decrease your physical stressdecrease your physical stress
Use proper work heightsUse proper work heights
Use the tool that fits the jobUse the tool that fits the job
Use lightweight toolsUse lightweight tools
Use power tools wherever possibleUse power tools wherever possible
Use proper work heightsUse proper work heights
Use the tool that fits the jobUse the tool that fits the job
Use lightweight toolsUse lightweight tools
Use power tools wherever possibleUse power tools wherever possible
Work SimplificationWork Simplification & &
Energy ConservationEnergy Conservation
Work SimplificationWork Simplification & &
Energy ConservationEnergy Conservation

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How can this How can this
help me?help me?
How can this How can this
help me?help me?

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Case StudyCase Study
Anna:Anna:
Hired as a part-time Hired as a part-time
accountantaccountant
Needs attendant care in Needs attendant care in
morning and at nightmorning and at night
Active social lifeActive social life
Limited energy Limited energy
(max. 8 hours per day)(max. 8 hours per day)

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Case StudyCase Study
Anna: Anna: Recognize her energy limitsRecognize her energy limits
20 hours work per20 hours work per
week - maximumweek - maximum
Some of her work canSome of her work can
be done from homebe done from home
Schedule that matchesSchedule that matches
her energy levelsher energy levels
Consider personal care and transit Consider personal care and transit
time when setting scheduletime when setting schedule

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Case StudyCase Study
Anna: Anna: Reduce the amount of work at homeReduce the amount of work at home
Delegate householdDelegate household
choreschores
Change or increase Change or increase
attendant hoursattendant hours
““Let go” of unnecessaryLet go” of unnecessary
taskstasks

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Case StudyCase Study
Anna: Anna: Work efficientlyWork efficiently
Setup a home officeSetup a home office
Work materials shouldWork materials should
be within easy reachbe within easy reach
Analyze the job tasks toAnalyze the job tasks to
find new simpler waysfind new simpler ways
to do the workto do the work
Discuss job sharing and re-distribution Discuss job sharing and re-distribution
of tasksof tasks

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Case StudyCase Study
Anna: Anna: Break job into smaller tasksBreak job into smaller tasks
Decide which parts ofDecide which parts of
the job can be donethe job can be done
at homeat home
Set priorities for today’sSet priorities for today’s
workwork
Spread housework Spread housework
throughout the weekthroughout the week

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Case StudyCase Study
Anna: Anna: Pace HerselfPace Herself
Schedule the detailedSchedule the detailed
work for high energywork for high energy
timestimes
Schedule the repetitiveSchedule the repetitive
work for low energy work for low energy
timestimes
Take regular breaksTake regular breaks
Schedule time for social activitiesSchedule time for social activities

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Case StudyCase Study
Anna: Anna: Find easier ways to do a taskFind easier ways to do a task
Research simplerResearch simpler
accounting systemsaccounting systems
Sort papers before filingSort papers before filing
Robot vacuum cleanerRobot vacuum cleaner
Set up automatic Set up automatic
payments for household payments for household
billsbills

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Case StudyCase Study
Anna: Anna: Decrease her physical stressDecrease her physical stress
Set up your work spaceSet up your work space
at home and at officeat home and at office
ergonomicallyergonomically
Use AT for computerUse AT for computer
accessaccess
Move your computer onMove your computer on
top of the desk so you top of the desk so you
don’t need to stretch to reach itdon’t need to stretch to reach it

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Case StudyCase Study
Anna:Anna:
Recognize energy limitsRecognize energy limits
Reduce her work at homeReduce her work at home
Work efficientlyWork efficiently
Break into smaller tasksBreak into smaller tasks
Pace herself Pace herself
Look for easier waysLook for easier ways
Decrease her physical stressDecrease her physical stress

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Ideas for Ideas for
Around the HouseAround the House
Ideas for Ideas for
Around the HouseAround the House

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KitchenKitchenKitchenKitchen

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KitchenKitchenKitchenKitchen
SSit on a stool at a table or pull-out cutting it on a stool at a table or pull-out cutting
board when preparing foodboard when preparing food

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KitchenKitchenKitchenKitchen
SSit on a stool at a table or pull-out cutting it on a stool at a table or pull-out cutting
board when preparing foodboard when preparing food
SSlide, don’t lift, heavy pots across a lide, don’t lift, heavy pots across a
countercounter

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KitchenKitchenKitchenKitchen
SSit on a stool at a table or pull-out cutting it on a stool at a table or pull-out cutting
board when preparing foodboard when preparing food
SSlide, don’t lift, heavy pots across a lide, don’t lift, heavy pots across a
countercounter
AArrange storage so that frequently used rrange storage so that frequently used
items are the most accessibleitems are the most accessible

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KitchenKitchenKitchenKitchen
SSit on a stool at a table or pull-out cutting it on a stool at a table or pull-out cutting
board when preparing foodboard when preparing food
SSlide, don’t lift, heavy pots across a lide, don’t lift, heavy pots across a
countercounter
AArrange storage so that frequently used rrange storage so that frequently used
items are the most accessibleitems are the most accessible
SStack similar items togethertack similar items together

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KitchenKitchenKitchenKitchen
SSit on a stool at a table or pull-out cutting it on a stool at a table or pull-out cutting
board when preparing foodboard when preparing food
SSlide, don’t lift, heavy pots across a lide, don’t lift, heavy pots across a
countercounter
AArrange storage so that frequently used rrange storage so that frequently used
items are the most accessibleitems are the most accessible
Stack similar items togetherStack similar items together
UUse se a a tea trolley, or apron with large tea trolley, or apron with large
pockets, to transport itemspockets, to transport items

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HousecleaningHousecleaningHousecleaningHousecleaning

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HousecleaningHousecleaningHousecleaningHousecleaning
UUse long-handled aids to minimize se long-handled aids to minimize
bendingbending

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HousecleaningHousecleaningHousecleaningHousecleaning
UUse long-handled aids to minimize se long-handled aids to minimize
bendingbending
PPut furniture on castors so it is easy to ut furniture on castors so it is easy to
pushpush

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HousecleaningHousecleaningHousecleaningHousecleaning
UUse long-handled aids to minimize se long-handled aids to minimize
bendingbending
PPut furniture on castors so it is easy to ut furniture on castors so it is easy to
pushpush
PPut cleaning bucket on wheeled ut cleaning bucket on wheeled
platformplatform

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HousecleaningHousecleaningHousecleaningHousecleaning
UUse long-handled aids to minimize se long-handled aids to minimize
bendingbending
PPut furniture on castors so it is easy to ut furniture on castors so it is easy to
pushpush
PPut cleaning bucket on wheeled ut cleaning bucket on wheeled
platformplatform
FFill ill buckets buckets with a pitcherwith a pitcher

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HousecleaningHousecleaningHousecleaningHousecleaning
UUse long-handled aids to minimize se long-handled aids to minimize
bendingbending
PPut furniture on castors so it is easy to ut furniture on castors so it is easy to
pushpush
PPut cleaning bucket on wheeled ut cleaning bucket on wheeled
platformplatform
FFill ill buckets buckets with a pitcherwith a pitcher
TTip ip buckets buckets to emptyto empty

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Workspace Workspace
ConsiderationsConsiderations
Workspace Workspace
ConsiderationsConsiderations

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Reach EnvelopeReach EnvelopeReach EnvelopeReach Envelope

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Reach EnvelopeReach EnvelopeReach EnvelopeReach Envelope
TThings you use hings you use
frequently should be frequently should be
within the reach within the reach
envelope of your envelope of your
forearmsforearms

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Reach EnvelopeReach EnvelopeReach EnvelopeReach Envelope
TThings you use hings you use
frequently should be frequently should be
within the reach within the reach
envelope of your envelope of your
forearmsforearms
TThings used less hings used less
frequently should be frequently should be
within the reach of your within the reach of your
full armfull arm

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Reach EnvelopeReach EnvelopeReach EnvelopeReach Envelope
OneOne way to expand the reach way to expand the reach
envelope is to use a workstation envelope is to use a workstation
with a cutoutwith a cutout

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StandingStandingStandingStanding

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StandingStandingStandingStanding
WhenWhen standing at a work standing at a work
surface, put one foot on a surface, put one foot on a
footrestfootrest

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StandingStandingStandingStanding
WhenWhen standing at a work standing at a work
surface, put one foot on a surface, put one foot on a
footrestfootrest
ThisThis helps to maintain helps to maintain
proper spinal column proper spinal column
alignmentalignment

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Reaching into ContainersReaching into ContainersReaching into ContainersReaching into Containers

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Reaching into ContainersReaching into ContainersReaching into ContainersReaching into Containers
ReachingReaching into containers can cause into containers can cause
shoulder and arm problemsshoulder and arm problems

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Reaching into ContainersReaching into ContainersReaching into ContainersReaching into Containers
ReachingReaching into containers can cause into containers can cause
shoulder and arm problemsshoulder and arm problems
LoweringLowering and tilting and tilting
the container can the container can
alleviate many of alleviate many of
these problemsthese problems

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CarryingCarryingCarryingCarrying

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CarryingCarryingCarryingCarrying
HandholdsHandholds on boxes on boxes
reduce the amount of reduce the amount of
exertion needed to carryexertion needed to carry

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CarryingCarryingCarryingCarrying
HandholdsHandholds on boxes on boxes
reduce the amount of reduce the amount of
exertion needed to carryexertion needed to carry
CarryCarry the item close to the item close to
your body to reduce your body to reduce
postural stressespostural stresses

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Uneven SurfacesUneven SurfacesUneven SurfacesUneven Surfaces

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Uneven SurfacesUneven SurfacesUneven SurfacesUneven Surfaces
AvoidAvoid repetitive tasks that require repetitive tasks that require
moving between uneven surfacesmoving between uneven surfaces

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Uneven SurfacesUneven SurfacesUneven SurfacesUneven Surfaces
AvoidAvoid repetitive tasks that require repetitive tasks that require
moving between uneven surfacesmoving between uneven surfaces
RearrangeRearrange the work so that the items are the work so that the items are
on the same levelon the same level

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PositioningPositioningPositioningPositioning

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PositioningPositioningPositioningPositioning
PositioningPositioning of items of items
is crucialis crucial

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PositioningPositioningPositioningPositioning
PositioningPositioning of items of items
is crucialis crucial
InIn first picture the first picture the
cylinders are too cylinders are too
high, resulting inhigh, resulting in
hunched shouldershunched shoulders and and winged elbowswinged elbows

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PositioningPositioningPositioningPositioning
PositioningPositioning of items of items
is crucialis crucial
InIn first picture the first picture the
cylinders are too cylinders are too
high, resulting inhigh, resulting in
hunched shouldershunched shoulders and and winged elbowswinged elbows
The sThe second picture shows a neutral econd picture shows a neutral
positionposition

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Static LoadStatic LoadStatic LoadStatic Load

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Static LoadStatic LoadStatic LoadStatic Load
HoldingHolding something in the same position something in the same position
for a long timefor a long time

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Static LoadStatic LoadStatic LoadStatic Load
HoldingHolding something in the same position something in the same position
for a long timefor a long time
PPicture to right shows an icture to right shows an
adaptation to avoid writer’s adaptation to avoid writer’s
crampcramp

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Static LoadStatic LoadStatic LoadStatic Load
HoldingHolding something in the same position something in the same position
for a long timefor a long time
PPicture to right shows an icture to right shows an
adaptation to avoid writer’s adaptation to avoid writer’s
crampcramp
AAnchoring nchoring aa part, such as with a vice, part, such as with a vice,
eliminates the need eliminates the need
to hold itto hold it

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Reduce Pressure PointsReduce Pressure PointsReduce Pressure PointsReduce Pressure Points

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Reduce Pressure PointsReduce Pressure PointsReduce Pressure PointsReduce Pressure Points
Watch out for places where your body Watch out for places where your body
contacts a hard surfacecontacts a hard surface

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Reduce Pressure PointsReduce Pressure PointsReduce Pressure PointsReduce Pressure Points
Watch out for places where your body Watch out for places where your body
contacts a hard surfacecontacts a hard surface
Leaning your forearms Leaning your forearms
against a sharp edge against a sharp edge
produces a pressure produces a pressure
pointpoint

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Reduce Pressure PointsReduce Pressure PointsReduce Pressure PointsReduce Pressure Points
Watch out for places where your body Watch out for places where your body
contacts a hard surfacecontacts a hard surface
Leaning your forearms Leaning your forearms
against a sharp edge against a sharp edge
produces a pressure produces a pressure
pointpoint
KKnees or thighs rubbing nees or thighs rubbing
on the desk surface is on the desk surface is
another common problemanother common problem

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ClearanceClearanceClearanceClearance

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ClearanceClearanceClearanceClearance
Avoid clutter in Avoid clutter in
your workspaceyour workspace

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Avoid clutter in Avoid clutter in
your workspaceyour workspace
Arrange your Arrange your
materials to provide materials to provide
easy accesseasy access

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Adequate LightingAdequate LightingAdequate LightingAdequate Lighting

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Adequate LightingAdequate LightingAdequate LightingAdequate Lighting
Eye fatigue can result from improper Eye fatigue can result from improper
lightinglighting

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Eye fatigue can result from improper Eye fatigue can result from improper
lightinglighting
Use task lighting to Use task lighting to
reduce squinting and reduce squinting and
other eye strainother eye strain

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Adequate LightingAdequate LightingAdequate LightingAdequate Lighting
Eye fatigue can result from improper Eye fatigue can result from improper
lightinglighting
Use task lighting to Use task lighting to
reduce squinting and reduce squinting and
other eye strainother eye strain
Reduce glare on Reduce glare on
computer screenscomputer screens

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SummarySummary
Combining Work Simplification Combining Work Simplification
and Energy Conservationand Energy Conservation
Ideas for around the homeIdeas for around the home
Workspace ConsiderationsWorkspace Considerations
Combining Work Simplification Combining Work Simplification
and Energy Conservationand Energy Conservation
Ideas for around the homeIdeas for around the home
Workspace ConsiderationsWorkspace Considerations

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