LGC Shadow Title Master.pot.ppt

LGC Shadow Title Master.pot Presentation Objectives participants will be able to... Understand basic concepts of ergonomics Identify common musculoskeletal injury risks Learn strategies to decrease MSD injury risks Address questions on ergonomics and back safety Ergonomics “Study of Work” “The science of fitting the job to the worker” What are the physical demands of your job… Job Risk Factors Working in awkward postures / positions Prolonged sitting and standing Bending, reaching, stretching Driving for extended periods of time Heavy lifting Awkward lifting Lifting in combination with twisting Pushing, pulling, carrying Accidents, slips, trips, falls Vibration Goals of Ergonomics Program… Reduce work-related musculoskeletal disorders developed by workers when their jobs involve... Awkward postures Static positions Reaching Bending Lifting Force Repetition Contact stress Vibration Repetition What are MusculoSkeletal Disorders? MSDs are injuries and illnesses that affect muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments, joints or spinal discs. Common Body Parts Prone To Workplace MSDs Back - Lower Neck and Upper Back Upper Extremities - Arms and Hands Lower Extremities - Legs and Feet Examples of MSDs Carpal tunnel Rotator cuff syndrome Lateral epicondylitis - tennis elbow Low back pain Musculoskeletal Disorders:Signs and Symptomsin general… Decreased ROM Decreased grip and/or pinch strength Swelling Fatigue Loss of function Numbness Burning sensation Tingling Pain Cramping Stiffness Musculoskeletal Disorders: How Why? Related to intensity of work Have biomechanical and physiological factors Can occur after weeks, months, years on job Can take weeks, months, years to resolve Have occupational and non occupational causes Musculoskeletal Disorders: How Why? listening to our body… Disruption in balance between breakdown and recovery 1st sx….fatigue (of body part) 2nd sx…ache 3rd sx…pain Leading to loss of function Adaptation vs. Injury the fork in the road… Adapt S