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“Safety Bingo” – Good Fun or Dangerous Precedent?
There is an interesting story out of California about a group of hotel workers who are taking their employer to task for a safety incentive program that they say rewards the non-reporting of on-the-job injuries. According to a post on the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO website, the employer’s “Bingo” game “offered up […]
From MSDS to SDS – GHS Brings Big Changes to Safety Data Sheets
For decades, the material safety data sheet (MSDS) has been the back-bone of OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). As most safety professionals know by now, the Hazard Communication Standard has been revised by OSHA to align with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), the result of which will include substantial […]
Ten Ways to Work Ergonomically When Traveling
As a company whose workforce is on the road weekly, we understand the difficulties that work travel can present in terms of ergonomics. So we asked each of our certified professional ergonomists for their best tips on working smarter outside of the office. Use a 4-wheeled suitcase. It requires less force to move and you […]
Motorcycle Ergonomics – Cycle Ergo
by Winnie Ip, CPE Though you can read a lot about motorcycle safety, it’s not often you come across motorcycle ergonomics. In my quest to find a new bike, I found a neat website, Cycle-Ergo, that uses human anthropometrics to help you determine riding posture (knee and forward lean angle) for any motorcycle or scooter. The […]
OSHA’s View on Stretching and Injury Prescription
by Jeff Sanford, CPE At the recent SESHA Conference, I heard a speaker discussing stretching as a method to control MSD’s. During the talk, there was a ‘point-counterpoint’ type discussion on how stretching can be both a positive and a negative. One of the key takeaways for me was a strong message from OSHA that […]
Three Things to Know about a Physical Demands Analysis
by Greg Cresswell, CPE What is a Physical Demands Analysis? A Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) is a document that describes the physical and environmental exposures that are required by employees in order to complete job tasks. They come in many forms and take on many different names. For example, your company may call them “Physical […]
OSHA and EPA Related News for January 2012
This round up of news from OSHA and the EPA includes updates on GHS, I2P2, Silica Standard, the Mercury Standard and the new Greenhouse Gas Map. OSHA OSHA’s GHS Adoption Delayed at OMB — OMB has extended the review of OSHA’s revised Hazard Communication Standard. Best guess for OMB’s final action on GHS is February. […]
Ergo Myths: The Bent-Handle Shovel is Best
By Kevin Perdeaux, CPE The ‘ergonomic’ bent-handle shovel is not new to the market, and is a far more popular choice than the traditional straight-handle shovel. However, despite its popularity, why doesn’t the ergonomic shovel render the traditional straight-handle shovel obsolete? The two shovels are designed to provide mechanical advantages in different situations. The bent-handle […]
OSHA Form 300A Posting Date Approaching: February 1, 2012
February 1 is right around the corner which means it’s almost time for many companies to post OSHA Form 300A. Form 300A is a summary log of all work-related injuries for 2011. From February 1 through April 30, non-exempt companies are required by the OSHA Recordkeeping Standard to post a log. Forms 300, 300A, 301 […]
Ergonomics of Airplanes: What Makes Us Comfortable?
By Mike Hoonhorst, AEP Due to the nature of our jobs as consultants, we often find ourselves on an airplane, traveling across the country, and even across the world. And with the holiday season in full swing, you too may find yourself flying soon. Almost all of us have probably said, “I cannot wait to […]