Ergonomic Training for Garment Workers
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This material was produced under grant SH-19505-09-60-F-6 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the view or policies of the U. S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U. S. Government.
Ergonomic Training for
Garment Workers
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• Why you get injured at your job • Some ways you can reduce injuries• The right kind of equipment to use to
prevent injury
Today we will discuss:
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Neck 33%
At Our Clinic, We Discovered That Garment At Our Clinic, We Discovered That Garment Workers Have Many Work-related InjuriesWorkers Have Many Work-related Injuries
Shoulder 23%
Elbow 15%
Wrist 16% Hand 18%
Back 48%
Knee 9%
Other 22%
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INJURIES ARE CAUSED BY: DOING THE SAME THING OVER AND OVER AGAINWORKING IN AN AWKWARD POSITIONWORKING TOO HARD OR TOO LONG
WHY ARE YOU
GETTING INJURED?
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When you use your muscles
too much, They get
little tears...
How does this injure you?
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This makes your muscle swell and feel
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SITTING OR STANDINGSITTING OR STANDING IN THE SAME IN THE SAME
POSITION POSITION FOR A LONG TIME!FOR A LONG TIME!
What else causes injuries
to garment workers?
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•SITTING TOO LONG STOPS THE BLOOD
FROM GOING TO YOUR
ARMS AND LEGS
•BLOOD BRINGS FOOD TO YOUR MUSCLES•WITHOUT BLOOD YOUR MUSCLES GET TIGHT AND TIRED
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Warning! These are the warning signs of
injury…
Pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, swelling, heat
If you feel any of these symptoms, it’s time to take action!
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Causes Working safely
Neck, Upper Back and Shoulder Injuries
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What’s wrong with
this picture?
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Awkward neck, and back position
because of improper chair
and table height or position.
Ouch!
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WHICH PICTURE SHOWS THE RIGHT WAY TO SIT?
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Question: How much do you think your head weighs?
ANSWER: 10-12 pounds. That’s how
much weight your neck
must support!
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This is the Best Way to Sit
Back Straight
Head only slightly
bentArms
parallel to work
surface
Hips and knees at
90 degrees
Feet level
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And remember… Sitting in the
same position for a long time,
results in sore backs and necks.
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Take Your Breaks!
You’re entitled to two 10 minute PAID breaks a day plus a 30
minute unpaid lunch break.
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What’s wrong with this
picture?
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Ouch!
Awkward shoulder
and elbow posture
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How will the worker in these pictures injure
herself?
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Bending and twisting to
pick up fabric can hurt your back and shoulders. Ouc
h!
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What is wrong with this picture?
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Keep all tools within this zone
The fabric pieces and your tools should all be at the same height and within easy reach to prevent injury
Close is
best
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Causes Working safely
Arm, Hand and Finger Injuries
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You hurt your wrists when you bend them like
this
Wrong
Keeping your wrist and hand in a
straight line will prevent injury
Right
NEUTRAL POSITION
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What is wrong with
this picture?
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Wrong
Bending your wrist and
fingers like this will cause
injuries!
Right
Keeping your wrist in neutral
position will help prevent
injuries.
NEUTRAL POSITION
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Causes Working safely
Lower Back Injuries
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What’s wrong
with this picture?
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•This chair This chair doesn’t support doesn’t support the back the back •Seat is tilted Seat is tilted backward backward • Chair edge Chair edge presses against presses against thighthigh
Ouch!
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Causes Working safely
Knee, Leg, and Foot Knee, Leg, and Foot InjuriesInjuries
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What’s wrong with this
picture?
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Hard Surface stops blood circulation, pinches nerves, and injures knee
You need enough room to move your legs freely
Ouch!
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What’s wrong
with this picture?
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Ouch!
Using only one foot on pedal is unbalanced. This can cause back and leg problemsAwkward ankle positionSturdier shoes can provide better foot support
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What’s wrong
with this picture?
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Straining to see your work hurts your neck, back and shoulders Garment
workers need:Good lightingNo glareEye exams and glasses if you have trouble seeing
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The Right Equipment Can Make a Big Difference in Your Health
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What Kind of Chair Do You Have?
Bad seating injures us!
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Many workers try to fix these problems
Height adjustment
Sloped seat
Back support
Padded seat support
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•Garment workers and researchers from the University set up a testing lab in Oakland.
•We used special equipment to measure work postures and to find the best equipment to prevent injuries.
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Adjust for proper height and comfortRotate so you don’t have to twist to reach bundlesHave a forward slope and “waterfall” edge Provide good back supportHave padded seat to distribute weight evenlyFlat casters to prevent sliding
A Good Chair Should…
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The tilted seat pan will help you keep your back straight
The “water fall” edge prevents
pressure on your thighs
when you sit all day
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They allow you to turn
easily to get bundles and
pieces.
Swivel Chairs Are Best For Your Back
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•It is inexpensive to make It is inexpensive to make and keeps both feet leveland keeps both feet level
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It supports the fabric so you don’t have to twist and lift as much.
•Notice the hinge. The extension can be lowered when not in use.
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•Tilting the table a few degrees improves the line of vision. You can sit straighter when you work.
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•All it takes to do this is a small piece of board under both front legs of the table.•But it may take you a few days to get used to the new way of sitting
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•Inexpensive non-skid shelf liner keeps material and tools from slipping when the table is tilted.
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These storage boxes help you keep the items you use in easy reaching distance.
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These knee pads are easy to make. They use foam inside a simple
covering that ties over the knee pedal.
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USE THE RIGHTSEAM FOLDERS
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If you work in a factory that is not well-lit, you may need a better light source.
•Make sure bulbs are replaced
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$175 Chair 45 Table Extension 25 Footrest 5 Knee pad 2 No-slip Fabric 2 Table tilt 1 Storage Box
$235 TOTAL$235 TOTAL(+$35 Light if needed)
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Questions?
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Thank You! This project was specially designed for
you by:
Asian Immigrant Women Advocates University of California San Francisco California Department of Health
Services