SESSION 1 (1 Hour)

Awareness Level Training for Small Business Owners and Managers on the Recognition and Control of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders

Lesson Plan: Student Guide

Introduction

Overview

Musculoskeletal disorders continue to be a major type of work-related injury/illness affecting businesses worldwide. In addition to the pain and suffering sustained by individuals, employers are suffering tremendous reductions in profitability due to the overwhelming effects of these disorders. This course will look at a management approach to reduction of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).

Lesson Objectives

Upon completion of this topic students should be able to:

  1. Understand the basic systematic approach to studying work-related musculoskeletal disorders using ergonomic principles and engineering method.
  2. Identify risk factors associated with work-related musculoskeletal disorders
  3. Understand basic prevention and control techniques.
  4. Relate ergonomics programs to management system, continual improvement, and lean manufacturing techniques.

Training Resources

  1. PowerPoint Presentation with instructor notes (Black and White)
  2. Web sites

Activities and Classroom Procedures

  1. Training Techniques
  2. Lecture: Present materials on PowerPoint slides
  3. Browse web sites
  4. Directed discussion: student involvement with different management systems

Lesson Roadmap

  1. Introduction and discussion of ergonomics and the engineering method
  2. Slides to be used : 2-4
  3. Objectives covered : 1
  4. Exercise/demos : None
  5. Training aids : None
  1. Evidence and significance of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders
  2. Slides to be used : 5-6
  3. Objectives covered : 2
  4. Exercise/demos : None
  5. Training aids : None
  1. Identify risk factors and analyze problem
  2. Slides to be used : 7-10
  3. Objectives covered : 2
  4. Exercise/demos : None
  5. Training aids : None
  1. Identify prevention and control techniques
  2. Slides to be used : 11-14
  3. Objectives covered : 3
  4. Exercise/demos : None
  5. Training aids : None
  1. Review management techniques and compare to management system approaches
  2. Slides to be used : 15-24
  3. Objectives covered : 4
  4. Exercise/demos : None
  5. Training aids: Facilitated discussion. Ask students if any of them are currently involved in ISO 9000 or ISO 14000, Lean Manufacturing, or other management system approaches draw comparison to ergonomics. Facilitate discussion regarding comparative approaches to solving ergonomic problems to other manufacturing priorities.

Evaluation and Assessment

  1. Interactive conversations

Resources

  • Dan Petersen, “Techniques of Safety Management – A Systems Approach”, 4th Edition, ASSE Press, 2003, page 21.
  • ANSI B11.TR7-2007, “Designing for Safety and Lean Manufacturing
  • ANSI/ISO 14001, “Environmental Management Systems”
  • - OSHA Safety and Health Management Systems E-Tool
  • - OSHA Safety and Health Programs Web Site
  • Marras,W.S. and W. Karwowski, ed. Fundamentals and Assessment Tools for Occupational Ergonomics. 2nd ed. Boca Raton, Fl: Taylor and Francis, 2006.
  • Stanton, N., A. Hedge, (et al.). Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomic Methods. Boca Raton, Fl: CRC Press LLC, 2005
  • Eastman Kodak Company. Kodak’s Ergonomic Design for People at Work: The Design of Job’s, vols.2nd ed. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. I and II. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1984.2004.