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© SR Technics 2010

Ergonomics – A report from SR Technics Switzerland

Caroline Preising, Work Safety Specialist, OQSEAGOSH, May 05 – 06, 2010

2© SR Technics 2010

Table of Contents

● Previous Work● Projects / Ideas● History● 2010

○ Ergonomic standard

○ Booklet on ergonomic aids

● Details on two projects● 2010 ongoing


Previous Works

- 2007

● Information provided during Safety-Basics-Training● Work place assessments carried out from time to time

and as required● Hand out information through flyer and/or checklists on

ergonomic work places

● NO SYSTEM but Swiss Law!


Projects / Ideas

● Training● Ergonomic work places (administrative / productive)● Specific work place assessment in Engine Module Inspection● Acquisition of special office desks (high desk)● Acquisition of ergonomic work appliances

● Clear focus on ergonomics training! “Initial Phase” only for people working in front of a c omputer!


History

2008

● Information provided during Safety-Basics-Training

● Start of courses„Working at the computer“4 courses / year2 hrs duration12 participants(well attended – good feedback,

need for such training)● Workplace assessments from time to

time and as required● Support / collaboration on ideas

regarding ergonomics.● Hand out information via flyer and/or

checklists on ergonomic work places

2009

● Information provided during Safety-Basics-Training

● Further courses„Working at the computer“4 courses / year2 hrs duration12 participants(well attended – good feedback,need for such training)

● Specific workplace assessment in Engine Module Inspection

● Support / collaboration on ideasregarding ergonomics.

● Hand out information via flyer and/or checklists on ergonomic work places


2010 (now)

2010

● Information provided during Safety-Basics-Training● Further courses „Working at the computer“● Work place assessments as required● Support / collaboration on ideas regarding ergonomics● Weekly performed ergonomics walks

● Initialising Ergonomics Standard for SRT● Initialising list of Ergonomic Aids (for work places)


Ergonomic Standard for SR Technics

● Work postures – working movements○ Working height

○ Working distance

○ Seating○ Working at the computer

○ Facilities / premises

○ Lighting, temperature / humidity, noise, vibrations○ Work spaces

○ Manual handling (loads)

● Work load○ Material handling / packages

○ Lifting aids

○ Hand-held machines and tools(Rollout May / June 2010)


Ergonomic Standard for SR Technics

● Static load● Work pace / tasks / work organisation (“soft factors”)

○ Introduction

○ Job rotation, work enlargement○ Accelerated work

○ Technical work organisation

○ Work organisation

(Rollout May / June 2010)


Booklet on Ergonomic Aids

● High desks (small, large)● Special chairs● Ergonomic keyboard / mouse● Special gel pads (keyboard / mouse)● Holder for documents● Footrest● Special chair cushion (air)

(Rollout May / June 2010)


Details on Two Projects

1. Training “Working at the computer”4 courses / year2 hrs duration12 participants(well attended – good feedback – need for such training)



1. Training “Working at the computer”Extract on training slides:

10 Tips for working at the computer:● Stop reflections and glare!

● Look straight ahead!

● Make space!● Make your workplace work for you!

● Is your seat at the right height?

● Make sure your desk is at the right height!● Keep your distance!

● Lower your monitor!

● Need any workplace aids?● Get moving!



1. Training “Working at the computer”Extract on training slides:

5 questions about working healthy● Do you know how to adjust the furniture at your

workplace especially your chair?● Do you know whether the height of your desk is

adjustable?● Have you positioned the top of your monitor some 5-

10 cm below eye level?● Have you positioned your keyboard and mouse

parallel to the edge of your desk?● Make your workplace work for you!

Sometimes small changes makea big difference!



2. Specific work place assessment in Engine Module Ins pectionAssess work place for different people and different work

Situation before testing phase:




Situation before testing phase:




Situation during testing phase:




Situation during testing phase:




Situation NOW:

Work place “empty”Special desks returned (borrowed)Idea leader left division

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2010 (ongoing – next steps)

2010

● Information during Safety-Basics-Training● Further courses „Working at the computer“● Work place assessments on demand● Support / collaboration on ideas regarding ergonomics● Weekly performed ergonomics walks

● Launching / Implementation of an ERGONOMIC STANDARD for SR Technics● Launching / Implementation of need on ERGONOMIC AIDS (work places)

● Working close with our Facility department (internal / external)

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