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OSHA Ergonomics Program2005 Ergonomics Conference & ExpoOconomowoc, WIOctober 19, 2005
Melvin Lischefski920-734-4521
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ObjectivesIntroduce partnerships as an alternative approach to ergonomicsDocumenting ergonomic interventionsThe business case for ergonomic improvements
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PartnershipsVoluntary activitiesOperated jointly and cooperatively by OSHA and its partnersStrength safety and health programsFind solutions to safety and health issues
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OSHA Partnership Core Elements
ID of PartnersPurpose/ScopeGoals/StrategiesPerformance MeasuresAnnual EvaluationsBenefits (Incentives)
OSHA VerificationManagement and OperationER/EE Rights and ResponsibilitiesTerm of OSPSignature
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Partners
Six Foundries in Northeast WisconsinOSHARegion V – ErgonomistWisconsin Health Consultation ProgramLabor UnionsOSHA Health Response Team
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Operation of the PartnershipEach stakeholderDesignates one rep to serve on FEP committee
Has written ergo programHas internal ergonomic committee
Conducts training in the identification of MSDS stressors, signs and symptoms
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Plant Visits by FEP Committee
FEP Committee meets quarterly and conducts onsite ergo review at host plantProcesses are videotaped and digitally photographedAll have input on ergonomic solutionsWI Health Consultation participates in all onsite visitsOSHA office does not participate in inspections
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Employee InvolvementUnion representatives given opportunity to participateErgo/Safety Committee member participates in onsite activitiesFEP interviews employees for recommendationsEmployees trained in procedures for recognizing and reporting MSDs
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Management CommitmentFEP participants not exempt from programmed inspections.
If FEP employer not acting in good faith, a verification inspection will be conducted.
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FOUNDRY ERGO PARTNERSHIP (FEP)•Goal #1: Analyze workstations and work processes for ergonomic hazards.
MeasurementNumber of workstation analyzedNumber of risk factors/stressors identifiedNumber of stressors reduced or eliminatedReduction in frequency and severity of
injuries•Goal #2: Document control measures including administrative controls and work practices.
Measurementdevelop best practices handbook, video,
and/or power point presentation illustrating possible solutions.
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Our First ChallengeLack of uniformitySome more advanced than othersNo system in place to collect, report or analyze data
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Ergonomic Assessment Tool
Washington Ergonomic Assessment ToolsOpinion orientated assessment tools—one focusing on the back, a second focusing on hands and arms.Risk factors are assigned a value of 0 to 8 points by evaluator (ergo committee members, co-workers, operators, etc.).Points are totaled—the higher the score, the greater the stressors.
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Back
Position
Frequency Tw
isting
Grasp Opinion
Total
Weight Deg Freq Grip FootBeforeAfter
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Rating Factors - BackWeight - <5 is 0, >50 is 8Position – 8 when arms fully extended or above neck or below kneesFrequency – degree refers to angle of back, 8 is more than 40 degrees, O if position can be changed often frequency – 6 or more times per minute is an 8
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Rating Factors - backTwist – 6 if twist required, 8 if twist and bendGrasp – good is 0, awkward is 8Footing – 8 for unstable footingOpinion – 0 is very easy, 2 is easy, 4 is moderate, 6 is hard, 8 is very hard
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Hands And Arms
Movement Position
Force/Grip
Vibration
Environm
entO
pinionT
otalArm
Tw
ist
Wrist
Finger
Head
Back
Elbow
(fwd)
Elbow
(side)
Forearm
Wrist
Before
After
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Hands And Arms RatingArm movement – 8 for constant arm movement more than 30 times per minute (add 4 points for moderate force, 6 points for high force)Twist movement – 8 for constant twisting more than 20 times per minute (also add points for force)Wrist movement – 8 for more than 40 times per minute (also add points for force)
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Hands And Arms RatingFinger movement – 8 for more than 60 times per minute (add points for force)Head position – 8 for heat bent backward or bent forward more than 30 degrees (0 if the head and neck position can be changed often)Back position – 8 for more than 20 degrees forward (0 if position changed often)
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Hands And Arms RatingElbow forward – approach 8 as elbow is raised from neutral position to high front or backElbow from side – 8 for more than 45 degreesForearm – two charts, one for light and one for heavyWrist position – 8 for wrist bent more than 30 percent of the time
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Hands And Arms RatingForce/Grip – 2 if object weighs more than 1 lb (add 2 points if you wear gloves)Pinch Grip – 8 for an object weighing more than 1 lb (add 2 for gloves)Open Grip – 8 for object weighing more than 1 lb (add 2 for gloves)
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Hands And Arms RatingVibration – 8 for constant or occasional severeEnvironment – 8 for temperatures below 45 and above 95
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MSD Cost Analysis1-1-99 thru 10-1-03
Body Part Number Avg. Cost Cost RangeBack 128 $2,285 $81 - $48,851Arm/Wrist 39 $4,941 $79 - $38,638Shoulder 29 $5,017 $59 - $52,532
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BEFORE
Problem: Lifting castings (2-110 lbs) out of baskets – back bent at or over 90 degrees
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Solution: 10 lift and tilt units, three load levelers
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COST: $2500 per lift and tilt. $1500 per load leveler.COST RECOVERY TIME: Six monthsBENEFITS: Greatly reduced bending, lifting & reaching. Reduced strain & fatigue and increased productivity.
BEFORE
Position
Frequency Tw
isting
Grasp Opinion
TotalShot Blast
Weight Deg Freq Grip FootBefore 6 8 0 8 8 4 2 6 42After 6 6 0 8 0 4 2 4 30
AFTER
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BEFORE
Problem – use hand dollies to manually move product
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AFTER
Solution: Power dollies
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BEFORE AFTERCOST: $4000COST RECOVERY TIME: 4-8 monthsBENEFITS: Reduction of back/shoulder injuries. Increased productivity
Position
Frequency Tw
isting
Grasp Opinion
TotalMaterial
HandlingWeight Deg Freq Grip Foot
Before 6 6 6 0 6 0 0 4 28After 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 6
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BEFORE
Problem – pushing pattern cart caddy
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AFTER
Solution – use mule to move carts
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BEFORE
Problem – sanding 500-1000 castings (2-10 lbs) with many hand movements
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AFTER
Solution – robotic arm is used to grasp the casting
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COST: $176,000COST RECOVERY TIME: 6-12 monthsBENEFITS: Eliminated strain from repetition and force, increased productivity and reduced manpower
BEFORE AFTER
Movement Position
Force/Grip
Vibration
Environm
entO
pinionT
otalFinishing Dept.Sanding
Arm
Tw
ist
Wrist
Finger
Head
Back
Elbow
(fwd)
Elbow
(side)
Forearm
Wrist
Before 4 4 6 2 8 2 0 0 6 4 2 8 4 4 54After 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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BEFORE
Problem – manually scoop aluminum from furnace and pour into mold
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AFTER
Solution -internally fabricated lift arms to suspend ladles allowing pourers to merely direct movement of the arm
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COST: $5000COST RECOVERY TIME: Three to six months.BENEFITS: Eliminated all shoulder and back injuries and burns. Reduced cycle times and fatigue which increased production.
BEFORE AFTER
Perm Mold Position
Frequency Tw
isting
Grasp Opinion
Total
Hydraulic Pourer Weight Deg Freq Grip Foot
Before 8 8 4 0 6 4 8 8 46After 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 2 6
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BEFORE
Problem – two men needed to manually pour molds (40 lbs)
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Solution – automatic pouring machine
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COST: $35,000COST RECOVERY TIME: Six monthsBENEFITS: Eliminated burns, shoulder and back injuries, and manpower. Increased production.
BEFORE AFTER
Hunter/DISA
Position
Frequency Tw
isting
Grasp Opinion
Total
Pourer
Weight Deg Freq Grip FootBefore 8 8 4 0 6 4 8 8 46After 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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BEFORE
Problem – 30 lb ingots were picked up and tossed into furnace
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AFTER
Solution – purchase tower jet melt furnace, ingots are loaded into a cart and rolled into an automatic feed
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BEFORE AFTER COST: $276,000COST RECOVERY TIME: 7-12 monthsBENEFITS: Reduced fatigue and strain of lifting and throwing ingots. Eliminated burns. Also reduced smelt loss and natural gas use while aluminum melted quicker.
Hunter Position
Frequency Tw
isting
Grasp Opinion
Total
Melt Weight Deg Freq Grip Foot
Before 4 6 2 8 8 4 2 4 38After 8 6 2 0 0 0 2 2 20
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BEFORE
Problem – manually pushed molds off a conveyor, broke molds up over grating, picked up casting by hand (molds - 200 to 600#, castings – 30 to 150 #)
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Solution – molds automatically moved down the line, dumped into shaker and removed by hoist
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BEFORE AFTERCOST: $30,000COST RECOVERY TIME: Six monthsBENEFITS: Eliminated all back/shoulder strains and burns. Reduced manpower and fatigue. Productivity increased and new business created.
Osborn Position
Frequency Tw
isting
Grasp Opinion
TotalShakeout
Weight Deg Freq Grip FootBefore 8 6 8 2 6 4 4 8 46After 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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BEFORE
Problem – two men lift molding jacket sleeve (75 #) off mold after it was poured
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Solution – one person uses a hydraulic lifting device
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COST: $800COST RECOVERY TIME: Two weeksBENEFITS: Elimination of back and shoulder injuries, reduced manpower and increased productivity.
BEFORE AFTER
Big End/Osborn Position
Frequency Tw
isting
Grasp Opinion
TotalRemoving
jacketWeight Deg Freq Grip Foot
Before 8 8 8 2 0 2 4 6 38After 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 2 6
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BEFORE
Problem – Manually removing castings from shakeout and placing castings in a basket behind the worker
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AFTER
Solution – robotic arm to grasp castings and put in basket
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COST: $25,000COST RECOVERY TIME: 8-12 monthsBENEFITS: Eliminated strains from bending & lifting and burns, reduced silica exposure
BEFORE AFTER
Shakeout Position
Frequency Tw
isting
Grasp Opinion
Total
Weight Deg Freq Grip FootBefore 8 8 6 2 6 4 4 6 44After 2 2 0 2 0 2 2 4 14
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BEFORE
Problem – robotic arm did not eliminate all stressors
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Solution – automated shakeout
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COST: $125,000COST RECOVERY TIME: 2 yearsBENEFITS: Eliminated strains. Eliminated employee exposure to silica.
BEFORE AFTER
DISA Position
Frequency Tw
isting
Grasp Opinion
TotalShakeout
Weight Deg Freq Grip FootBefore 2 2 0 2 0 2 2 4 14After 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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BEFORE
Problem – used hand clamp to remove castings from die, great deal of strain on shoulders and arms
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Solution – robotic arm to remove casting from die
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BEFORE AFTER COST: $25,000COST RECOVERY TIME: 6 monthsBENEFITS: Eliminated strains from reaching & lifting. Reduced exposure to burns and increased productivity.
Perm Mold Position
Frequency Tw
isting
Grasp Opinion
TotalRemove
CastingWeight Deg Freq Grip Foot
Before 8 8 4 2 0 4 8 8 42After 2 6 2 0 0 2 2 2 16
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BEFORE
Problem – lifting parts off a hook conveyor to a knockout operation (casings weigh 110 # with core)
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AFTER
Solution – pneumatic lift arm and clamp, vibrator
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BEFORE AFTERCOST: $20,000COST RECOVERY TIME: 6-12 monthsBENEFITS: Elimination of shoulder/arm injuries and reduction in burns. Also reduces fatigue which increased production. Vibrator eliminated need for shakeoutPerm Mold Position
Frequency Tw
isting
Grasp Opinion
TotalShakeout
Weight Deg Freq Grip FootBefore 6 6 2 2 6 4 6 4 36After 2 2 2 2 0 2 6 2 18
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BEFORE
Problem – small pneumatic hand grinders to finish parts, strain on the wrist and shoulder
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AFTER
Solution – trim die used to trim parts
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BEFORE AFTER COST: $40,000COST RECOVERY TIME: 6-12 monthsBENEFITS: Reduced cycle time, eliminated ergonomic stressors including vibration, poor posture, and force.
Movement Position
Force/Grip
Vibration
Environm
entO
pinionT
otalGrinder/ ChipperDie Press Op
Arm
Tw
ist
Wrist
Finger
Head
Back
Elbow
(fwd)
Elbow
(side)
Forearm
Wrist
Before 8 0 8 2 6 8 2 8 4 8 2 8 4 6 74After 2 0 2 2 0 6 4 2 0 2 0 0 2 2 24
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BEFORE
Problem – small pneumatic hand grinder to finish parts, strain on the wrist and arms
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AFTER
Solution – punch press used to trim parts
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AFTER BEFORECOST: $130,000COST RECOVERY TIME: 8-12 monthsBENEFITS: Eliminated repetitive use of hand grinders, poor posture, vibration and force. Greatly increased production
Movement Position
Force/Grip
Vibration
Environm
entO
pinionT
otalGrinder/ ChipperDie Press Op
Arm
Tw
ist
Wrist
Finger
Head
Back
Elbow
(fwd)
Elbow
(side)
Forearm
Wrist
Before 8 0 8 2 6 8 2 8 4 8 2 8 4 6 74After 2 0 2 2 0 6 4 2 0 2 0 0 2 2 24
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BEFORE
Problem – permanent mold dies were opened with pry bar or pipe
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AFTER
Solution – open dies hydraulically
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BEFORE AFTERCOST: $3,000-$6,000COST RECOVERY TIME: 4-8 monthsBENEFITS: Eliminated strains, reduced fatigue and burns. Increased productivity.
Perm Mold Position
Frequency Tw
isting
Grasp Opinion
TotalDie
OpeningWeight Deg Freq Grip Foot
Before 6 8 0 0 0 4 2 4 24After 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 2 6
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BEFORE
Problem – jack hammer to break up air set core from casting, 4-8 hours per day
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AFTER
Solution – core lump crusher
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COST: $51,000COST RECOVERY TIME: 8-12 monthsBENEFITS: Eliminated strain from repetition, vibration and poor posture, increased productivity, increased scrap metal recovery for resale, reduced silica exposure.
BEFORE AFTER
Lump Crusher Position
Frequency Tw
isting
Grasp Opinion
Total
Weight Deg Freq Grip FootBefore 4 4 8 4 0 4 4 6 34After 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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BEFORE
Problem – manually attaching components to cooker with screw driver
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AFTER
Solution – pneumatic drivers
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BEFORE AFTERCOST: $900COST RECOVERY TIME: One weekBENEFITS: Eliminated all wrist/shoulder strains. Productivity increased.
Movement Position
Force/Grip
Vibration
Environm
entO
pinionT
otalCookerDepartment
Arm
Tw
ist
Wrist
Finger
Head
Back
Elbow
(fwd)
Elbow
(side)
Forearm
Wrist
Before 2 8 8 4 6 2 2 2 0 4 2 0 0 4 44After 2 0 0 2 4 2 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 14
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BEFORE
Problem – cooker snaps were manually installed and seated by pulling a lever
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AFTER
Solution – developed a fixture to automatically insert and affix clamps
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BEFORE AFTERCOST: $5,000COST RECOVERY TIME: One monthBENEFITS: Eliminated all wrist/shoulder strains. Productivity increased by 40%.
Movement Position
Force/Grip
Vibration
Environm
entO
pinionT
otalCookerDepartment
Arm
Tw
ist
Wrist
Finger
Head
Back
Elbow
(fwd)
Elbow
(side)
Forearm
Wrist
Before 2 2 2 2 4 4 8 0 2 2 0 0 0 4 32After 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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BEFORE
Problem – boxes were stapled on the bottom, flipped, and stapled on the top
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AFTER
Solution – tape machine tapes top and bottom simultaneously
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BEFORE AFTERCOST: $6,000COST RECOVERY TIME: One monthBENEFITS: Eliminated all wrist/shoulder/back strains. Productivity increased.
Movement Position
Force/Grip
Vibration
Environm
entO
pinionT
otalCookerDepartment
Arm
Tw
ist
Wrist
Finger
Head
Back
Elbow
(fwd)
Elbow
(side)
Forearm
Wrist
Before 6 2 4 4 2 4 4 8 4 2 2 2 0 4 48After 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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BEFORE
Problem - Employees used straight line hand-held grinders on a wide variety of castings.
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AFTER
Solution - 90° grinders were purchased to gain greater access in the castings and the operators’ can maintain wrist and arms in a more neutral posture.
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BEFORE
Problem - pneumatic hand grinders are used to finish parts, exerting strain on the wrists and arms due to the weight of the sander, vibration, and forces applied to grasp and utilize.
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AFTER
Solution - Ergonomic sanders are lighter in weight, absorb some vibration, and have a more comfortable handle.
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Cost - $267Cost Recovery -2 to 4 months
Cost - $1,135Cost Recovery – 6 to 12 months
BEFORE
AFTER
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BEFORE
AFTER
PROBLEM: Standard grinding disk is used to grind a wide variety of castings.
SOLUTION: A heavier, mineral coated grinding disk is used on brass castings. This disk greatly reduces the amount of time and force applied when grinding.
COST: $530
COST RECOVERY TIME: 2-4 months
BENEFITS: Increased productivity rates due to efficiency of grinding disks.
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Current Project: Finishing Area with adjustable work benches. Getting air hoses and work tools away from workers by overhead tool racks with balancers to reduce weight of tool and air lines.
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Workers Adjust Work Stations, Pad Tools, Stand On Pallets
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Workers adjust
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Injuries traced to the use of non-adjusting pickoffs was the leading contributor to Lost work days and Worker’s Comp costs in the Coreroom.
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AFTER
Solution – pick offs have an adjustment range of 18”
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BEFORE AFTER
Risk score reduced from 36 to 18 Cost - $95,000 (38 machines)Cost recovery time – 2 years
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BEFORE
Problem – pushing carts weighing 4,500 lbs so that forklift drivers could pick them up
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AFTER
Solution - put lights at the end of each workstation. The lights would be turned on to signal the forklift drivers that a rack needed to be moved. Racks no longer moved manually
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BEFORE AFTER
Cost - $100Cost recovery time – 2 weeks
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BEFORE
Problem – crawling up core machine to clean hopper
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BEFORE
Problem – lifting hot box sand hopper weighing over 100 lbs
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AFTER
Solution – installed a hydraulic lift and ladder
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BEFORE AFTER
Risk score reduced from 40 to 0Cost - $17,000 (14 machines)Cost recovery time – 1 year (estimated)
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BEFORE
Problem – lifting banding spool, 106 #
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AFTER
Solution – pneumatic lifting carriage
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BEFORE AFTER
Position
Frequency Tw
isting
Grasp Opinion
TotalBanding
SpoolWeight Deg Freq Grip Foot
Before 8 8 8 0 0 4 0 0 28After 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 2 6
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BEFORE
Corewash Tank Problem – filling and hand dipping cores
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AFTER
Solution – automatic fill and dip
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BEFORE AFTER
Movement Position
Force/Grip
Vibration
Environm
entO
pinionT
otal Corewash
Arm
Tw
ist
Wrist
Finger
Head
Back
Elbow
(fwd)
Elbow
(side)
Forearm
Wrist
Before 8 8 4 4 2 2 4 0 4 8 2 0 0 4 50After 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 0 2 4 2 0 0 2 26
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BEFORE
Problem – removing sprue with hammer
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AFTER
Solution – cut gates and risers with automatic nipper
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BEFORE AFTER
Movement Position
Force/Grip
Vibration
Environm
entO
pinion
Total Sprue table
Arm
Tw
ist
Wrist
Finger
Head
Back
Elbow
(fwd)
Elbow
(side)
Forearm
Wrist
Before 6 2 6 2 2 8 8 6 2 0 2 6 4 6 60After 4 0 4 4 2 4 6 2 2 0 2 6 4 4 44
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Shaker – wing gate
BEFORE
AFTER
Problem – reaching for castings
Solution – channeled castings closer
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BEFORE AFTER
Position
Frequency Tw
istingGrasp O
pinion
TotalShaker
Wing Gate Weight Deg Freq Grip FootBefore 6 8 8 8 6 6 6 6 54After 6 4 4 8 0 2 0 2 26
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Casting Grinding Casting Grinding
BEFORE
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AFTER
Movement Position
Force/Grip
Vibration
Environm
entO
pinion
Total
Auto-grinder
Arm
Tw
ist
Wrist
Finger
Head
Back
Elbow
(fwd)
Elbow
(side)
Forearm
Wrist
Before 8 6 8 8 6 6 4 4 6 6 8 8 8 8 94
After 4 2 2 0 2 2 2 4 2 2 0 0 4 2 28
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Container lifts
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New pallet/rack lifts
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New pallet/rack lifts
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Documenting Ergo Interventions
Assessment tool Consistent, uniform, simple to apply Requires all stressors be examined Show what stressors were addressed, changes
in overall score helps demonstrate impactCosts Cost of ergonomic change Cost savings (workers comp., productivity,
other injuries and illnesses, reduced turnover, etc)
Develops an ergonomic data base
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Making The Business Case for Ergonomic Improvement
Follow-up after ergonomic improvements to determine impactSimple and understandable way to communicate with upper managementReturn on investment figures are critical to obtain management supportDespite high costs, return on investment is relatively shortAppropriation requests for capitol $$ require ergonomic consideration
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All Foundries
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2002 2003 2004
DARTErgo DARTDAFWIIErgo DAFWII
1230
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
1600
2002 2003 2004
TotalErgo
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10
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2002 2003 2004
DARTErgo DARTDAFWIIErgo DAFWII
Plant A
Total Days Away and Restricted
Incidence Rates
1240
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
2002 2003 2004
TotalErgo
0
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2
3
4
5
6
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2002 2003 2004
DARTErgo DARTDAFWIIErgo DAFWII
Plant D
Total Days Away and Restricted
Note: Employment increased by 70% in 2004
Incidence Rates
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With the changes that have been made the number of ergonomic injuries has gone down dramatically
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300
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2000 2001 2002 *2003
#of injuries Lost days Rest. Days
$0
$20,000
$40,000
$60,000
$80,000
$100,000
$120,000
$140,000
$160,000
2000 2001 2002 *2003
W/C Costs
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OSHA 200 & 300 LOG SUMMARYBody Part Injured by Strain
NUMBER OF CLAIMS
0
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10
15
20
25
30
35
4037
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2001 2002 2003
BACKLEGCHEST
SHLDRNECK
ARMHANDWRIST
GROIN
1 CHEST
14 SHOULDER
2 ANKLE
30 BACK
4 ARM
4 KNEE
1 FINGER4 HAND6 WRIST
3 GROIN
1 NECK
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Real BenefitsThousands of dollars savings in workers comp costs aloneMore profitable companyErgonomic improvements having a payback (investment)
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“I am personally convinced that our safety program was truly re-borne when we joined the FEP. The goals we have set for ourselves and the constant employee involvement have made all the difference in our program.”
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