logging in or signing up DarrenMacDonaldPrese ntation Tommaso Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINTLite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 77 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (1) Dislike it (0) Added: March 05, 2008 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Participatory Ergonomics - “A Broader Reach” -: Participatory Ergonomics - “A Broader Reach” - D. Darren MacDonald, CPE Ergonomics Process Leader The Regulatory Craft Conference - November 20, 2007 -Agenda for Today: Agenda for Today Background Information Participatory Ergonomics Methods and Process Advantages and Disadvantages Questions & DiscussionBackground: Background Scientific literature on PE has grown significantly over the past two decadesHow bad are MSIs?: How bad are MSIs? % of Time Loss Injuries Over 60%What is Participatory Ergonomics?: What is Participatory Ergonomics? Participatory Ergonomics is an employee driven approach focused to ensure good design, comfort, safety and health. What is Participatory Ergonomics?: What is Participatory Ergonomics? It has be defined as, “the involvement of people in planning and controlling a significant amount of their own work activities, with sufficient knowledge and power to influence both processes and outcomes in order to achieve desirable goals.” Human-task-environment model: Human-task-environment model This human-task-environment model is a useful reminder of the potential influences on performance and demonstrates the systems nature of ergonomics. Prevention Model: Prevention ModelInjury Continuum: Injury ContinuumHand working height: Hand working heightHeavy lifting and carrying: Heavy lifting and carryingPARTICIPATORY ERGONOMICS: PARTICIPATORY ERGONOMICS The Regulatory Craft Conference - November 20, 2007 -Why use PE?: Why use PE? Have an impact on a greater number of jobs and employees Helps address the Ergonomist shortage It just makes sense!PE in Nova Scotia: PE in Nova Scotia Resources and Support Ergonomics Team Formation Training Elements Workplace Organizational Factors Including Workforce in ErgonomicsResources and Support: Resources and Support Sr. Management support Time allocated for development Time set aside for ongoing activity Financial resources supplied to teamErgonomics Team Formation: Ergonomics Team Formation 6-12 employee (cross functional) engineering/maintenance support team championTraining Elements: Training Elements Injury causation Risk factor identification Root cause analysis Brainstorming techniques Interviewing skillsWorkplace Organizational Factors: Workplace Organizational Factors Timing can be very critical Integration with existing processes Separate from OH&S committee, but have a reporting role Strong communication prior, during and after the eventIncluding Workforce in Ergonomics: Including Workforce in Ergonomics Peer to peer evaluations Peer explanation of process Important to implement any ideas obtained from the shop floor firstMETHODS and PROCESS: METHODS and PROCESS The Regulatory Craft Conference - November 20, 2007 -Nova Scotia Model: Nova Scotia Model 2-Day Participatory Event 1/2 Day - Training 1/2 Day - Hazard Identification 1/2 Day - Implementation 1/2 Day - Presenting progress and plansFollow up: Follow up Prevention Consultant 2 month 6 month 1 year Using progress indicatorsADVANTAGES and DISADVANTAGES: ADVANTAGES and DISADVANTAGES The Regulatory Craft Conference - November 20, 2007 -Advantages: Advantages Greater feeling of “ownership” Increased job satisfaction Greater commitment to change Workers are the expertsAdvantages - cont: Advantages - cont PE will lead to more acceptable solutions Faster learning because of involvement in the process Systemic effect to other areas and processes of an organizationDisadvantages: Disadvantages Participation can be difficult to promote (at any level) Org structure may limit involvement Top management commitment may be difficult to obtain Cost may increase as more time and effort may be required for some solutionsChallenges for Participatory Ergo: Challenges for Participatory Ergo Motivate people to be involved Tools & techniques used Understanding how to work within their scope When to call in outside resourcesQuestions?: Questions?Slide29: Prevention Services D.Darren MacDonald, CPE Ergonomics Process Leader 902.565.7114 (mobile) darren.macdonald@wcb.gov.ns.ca www.wcb.ns.ca You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
DarrenMacDonaldPrese ntation Tommaso Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINTLite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 77 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (1) Dislike it (0) Added: March 05, 2008 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Participatory Ergonomics - “A Broader Reach” -: Participatory Ergonomics - “A Broader Reach” - D. Darren MacDonald, CPE Ergonomics Process Leader The Regulatory Craft Conference - November 20, 2007 -Agenda for Today: Agenda for Today Background Information Participatory Ergonomics Methods and Process Advantages and Disadvantages Questions & DiscussionBackground: Background Scientific literature on PE has grown significantly over the past two decadesHow bad are MSIs?: How bad are MSIs? % of Time Loss Injuries Over 60%What is Participatory Ergonomics?: What is Participatory Ergonomics? Participatory Ergonomics is an employee driven approach focused to ensure good design, comfort, safety and health. What is Participatory Ergonomics?: What is Participatory Ergonomics? It has be defined as, “the involvement of people in planning and controlling a significant amount of their own work activities, with sufficient knowledge and power to influence both processes and outcomes in order to achieve desirable goals.” Human-task-environment model: Human-task-environment model This human-task-environment model is a useful reminder of the potential influences on performance and demonstrates the systems nature of ergonomics. Prevention Model: Prevention ModelInjury Continuum: Injury ContinuumHand working height: Hand working heightHeavy lifting and carrying: Heavy lifting and carryingPARTICIPATORY ERGONOMICS: PARTICIPATORY ERGONOMICS The Regulatory Craft Conference - November 20, 2007 -Why use PE?: Why use PE? Have an impact on a greater number of jobs and employees Helps address the Ergonomist shortage It just makes sense!PE in Nova Scotia: PE in Nova Scotia Resources and Support Ergonomics Team Formation Training Elements Workplace Organizational Factors Including Workforce in ErgonomicsResources and Support: Resources and Support Sr. Management support Time allocated for development Time set aside for ongoing activity Financial resources supplied to teamErgonomics Team Formation: Ergonomics Team Formation 6-12 employee (cross functional) engineering/maintenance support team championTraining Elements: Training Elements Injury causation Risk factor identification Root cause analysis Brainstorming techniques Interviewing skillsWorkplace Organizational Factors: Workplace Organizational Factors Timing can be very critical Integration with existing processes Separate from OH&S committee, but have a reporting role Strong communication prior, during and after the eventIncluding Workforce in Ergonomics: Including Workforce in Ergonomics Peer to peer evaluations Peer explanation of process Important to implement any ideas obtained from the shop floor firstMETHODS and PROCESS: METHODS and PROCESS The Regulatory Craft Conference - November 20, 2007 -Nova Scotia Model: Nova Scotia Model 2-Day Participatory Event 1/2 Day - Training 1/2 Day - Hazard Identification 1/2 Day - Implementation 1/2 Day - Presenting progress and plansFollow up: Follow up Prevention Consultant 2 month 6 month 1 year Using progress indicatorsADVANTAGES and DISADVANTAGES: ADVANTAGES and DISADVANTAGES The Regulatory Craft Conference - November 20, 2007 -Advantages: Advantages Greater feeling of “ownership” Increased job satisfaction Greater commitment to change Workers are the expertsAdvantages - cont: Advantages - cont PE will lead to more acceptable solutions Faster learning because of involvement in the process Systemic effect to other areas and processes of an organizationDisadvantages: Disadvantages Participation can be difficult to promote (at any level) Org structure may limit involvement Top management commitment may be difficult to obtain Cost may increase as more time and effort may be required for some solutionsChallenges for Participatory Ergo: Challenges for Participatory Ergo Motivate people to be involved Tools & techniques used Understanding how to work within their scope When to call in outside resourcesQuestions?: Questions?Slide29: Prevention Services D.Darren MacDonald, CPE Ergonomics Process Leader 902.565.7114 (mobile) darren.macdonald@wcb.gov.ns.ca www.wcb.ns.ca