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PRESENTED BY:
GINGER EDGECOMBE DORSEY, Ph.D.
APHIS ERGONOMICS PROGRAM MANAGER
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Ergonomics
Goals:
Understand
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Todays Objectives
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Question?
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Causes of WMSDs
Awkward/Deviated Postures
Overhead reaching
Twisting the body
Pipetting
Screwing/Unscrewing caps on lab samples
Contact Stress
Awkward Postures
Overhead reaching
Gripping
Crouching shoulders
Twisting
Slouching
Bent wrists
Outstretching
arms/legs
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Causes
Symptoms
Pain.
Tightness.
Sitting is uncomfortable.
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WMSDs - CTS
Causes:
Symptoms:
Pain.
Numbness & tingling in
hands.
Frequently dropping
items.
Hand falling asleep
often.
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Cause
Lab Tasks
Fumehood work
DeQuervains Tendinitis
Trigger Finger
Pipetting
Ganglion Cyst
Adjusting
microscope
Arm elevation
High workstation
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Review
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Laboratory Ergonomics
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Useful Equipment
Laboratory Footrest
Laboratory Stools
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Pipetting
Microscopy
Laboratory Workstations
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Pipetting
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Pipetting - General
Pipetting Multi-tasking
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Pipetting - Tips
Pipetting - Tips
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Pipettors - Choices
Considerations are highly individual:
Hand size
Most important.
Different sizes available.
Weight
Force
Pipettors - Choices
Location of controls
Multi-finger
Some
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Pipettors - Types
Multi-Channel Electronic
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Solution container(s)
Microscopy
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Microscopy
A hunched-forward position.
Contact stress on the forearms from the work surface
edge.
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Neck 50-60%
Wrists 40-60%
Shoulders 65-70%
Eyestrain 20-50%
Headaches 60-80%
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Microscopy - Tips
After
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Temperature = 66-73 F.
Low humidity conditions lead to drying of the eyes.
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Lab Hoods/BSCs
Similar hazards as
microscope work are
seen.
Hunched
postures.
Forward
reaches.
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Newer BSCs
A perforated front grill reduced by 1-2 inches which allows the work
platform to be closer to the worker.
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Can be decontaminated.
Disposable
Inexpensive
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Keep
Use
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Remove the chair arms if they interfere with the ability to get close to your
work.
Cap Removers
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Considerations
Instrument Handling
Typical method of handling
forceps.
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Laboratory Workbenches
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Laboratory Workbenches
Laboratory workbenches are at fixed heights and have been designed
using general guidelines suggested by the National Institute of
Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). These guidelines are as follows:
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Available Services
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Background:
TARGET Center
Provides:
Worksite assessments/consultations.
Equipment loans.
Alternative Formats.
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Successful Ergonomics
Questions
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Website:
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/mrpbs/emssd/ergonomics.shtml
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