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Ergonomics
#267
THE RIGHT MOVES: ERGONOMICS IN THE WORKPLACE — This video program will help to inform management personnel about the causes and potential effects of cumulative trauma disorders. It will help them identify, analyze and control work conditions that can lead to musculoskeletal disability by using ergonomic principles. It discusses Tendonitis, Bursitis, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. It is an excellent video to assist management in providing a better work environment for their employees. (18 Minutes)
#269
CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME - THE ‘KEY’ METHOD OF PREVENTION — This video program is geared towards supervisors as they are the main personnel in the prevention of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. The “key method” concept that is presented in this program will enable supervisors to develop the ability of looking and listening so they can take action to prevent cumulative trauma disorders. Supervisors will be taught what Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is and how to recognize early warning signs in situations that could lead to problems later on. The program has been developed for supervision and it is not recommended to be shown to the general work force. (15 Minutes)
#281
ERGONOMICS: YOUR BODY AT WORK — This program will help show employees how to prevent cumulative trauma disorders. The program focuses on recommendations as set forth by OSHA as well as safe ergonomic practices. A series of examples is presented to enable employers to analyze the job in order to minimize the repetitive motion exposures and ultimately have those exposures neutralized. Also emphasized is the necessity of good training, good body mechanics and stressing the importance of physical fitness to employees. This program addresses both the office as well as the industrial environment. (20 Minutes)
#322
THE WAY WE WORK: A USERS GUIDE TO OFFICE ERGONOMICS AND BODY MECHANICS — It is a well known fact that repetitive motion injuries among office workers are increasing at an alarming rate. Office work moves faster today and is more specialized. As a result the human body is having a hard time keeping up. This video program will help to educate employers and offer suggestions to provide employees with a more efficient ergonomic workstation. By doing so a company can decrease the likelihood of injury and the resulting workers’ compensation cost. The result is increased work performance, productivity and worker well being. The program addresses simple ergonomic solutions to workstation design as well as proper body mechanics, exercises and suggestions for job variations to help your employees do their jobs free of stress and strain. (18 Minutes)
#329
ERGOSAFE: SURVEY AND ANALYZE — This video program along with program #330 “ERGOSAFE: Focus and Eliminate” are designed to teach members of an ergonomics team or safety committee the basic concepts, knowledge and skills necessary to perform ergonomic task analysis. The program tells employees how to conduct a planned survey and collect physical assessment feedback from employees as well as gathering employee injury/illness histories. It also enables employees to look for many visual clues which will indicate the existence for ergonomic risk factors. Once all the information is gathered, the participants are instructed on how to analyze their findings. The program gives them information to decide which jobs have the most potential for injury, affect the greatest number of employees, and are most easily improved. (19 Minutes)
#330
ERGOSAFE: FOCUS AND ELIMINATE — This is the second module in an ergonomic task analysis program. Along with video #329 “ERGOSAFE: Survey and Analyze” members of a safety committee or ergonomics team will learn the basic concepts, knowledge and skills which are required to perform an ergonomics task analysis. Once the safety committee or ergonomics team has decided which jobs are to be examined in detail as indicated in video #329, this program will help members of the safety committee identify changes which could eliminate actions or activities which may have an adverse effect on workers. It would also help them in brainstorming possible solutions. The final portion of this program will enable the team to prioritize changes which should be made for each job. It will also help them develop an action plan for implementation and execution of that plan. Once the changes have been made, the program points out that it is very important to verify the success of the changes and to determine what else could or should be done to further improve the process. (19 Minutes)
#340
ERGONOMICS OF THE VDT WORKSTATION — This video program will help employees understand the cause of problems that many people experience while working with VDTs, as well as helping them learn how to solve such problems for themselves or their co-workers. Some of the problems addressed include headaches, backaches, sore necks, eye strain, dry eyes, wrist pain, fatigue and stress. Solutions to these problems will be addressed in the area of proper chair adjustment, keyboard and screen heights, position of the document and lighting. (20 Minutes)
#341
YOUR VISION AND YOUR VDT — This video program will help employees understand the sources of visual problems which many people experience while working with VDTs. It will also help them learn how to solve these problems. The program will address the issues of screen glare, proper positioning of the monitor, overhead and task lighting and screen filters. This program will effectively address the issues which frequently cause operators to experience blurred vision, eye discomfort, eye strain, dry eyes, sore eyes and headaches. (14 Minutes)
#356
WORKING WITH DISPLAY SCREEN EQUIPMENT — With the large number of video display units in the workplace today, the occupational health, safety and welfare of a large and ever increasing number of people is directly linked to Display Screen Equipment. This program presents details on the following points: 1) basic ergonomics, 2) layout and the working environment, 3) common hazards to include musculoskeletal problems, visual fatigue and stress, 4) job design to include work breaks, 5) health concerns which addresses radiation and epilepsy. This program has been designed in conjunction with current standards and is suitable to use in training sessions with all employees who use Display Screen Equipment. (17 Minutes)
#368
THE RIGHT MOVES II: ERGONOMICS IN THE WORKPLACE — This is the non-meat-packing version of our video program #267. The program will help supervisors identify ergonomic deficiencies in the workplace. It emphasizes a team approach to controlling specific hazards. The program explains the most common causes of ergonomic disorders and provides step-by-step instructions for identifying problem areas. Numerous examples of typical disorders and their solutions are clear and plentiful making this training program a valuable tool for all supervisors. By having such a program in effect, employers can reduce lost time and improve productivity. (18 Minutes)
#373
OFFICE ERGONOMICS: WORKING IN COMFORT — This videotape will focus on how people work in an office environment. It offers an introduction to office ergonomics including simple ergonomic solutions to workstation design, proper body mechanics, exercise and suggestions for job variations that will help employees do their jobs free of stress and strain. Many examples are given of jobs and work habits that can lead to employees Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTD). (18 Minutes)
#374
OFFICE ERGOSAFE: A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO OFFICE ERGONOMIC TASK ANALYSIS — Supervisors and team members will learn to recognize, prioritize and change job tasks that have the potential to cause cumulative trauma and back related injuries. Employees and supervisors will be educated in how to evaluate a job, determine the degree of physical stress related to the job and select methods for reducing that stress. They will learn to: 1) Survey the workplace. 2) Analyze body motions and environment. 3) Focus on solutions. 4) Eliminate the risks. (18 Minutes)
#376
CUMULATIVE TRAUMA - IT ALL ADDS UP: EMPLOYEE TRAINING — This program is oriented for employees. It will enable them to understand what cumulative trauma disorders are to include, tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, etc. It also makes employees aware of the causes of these cumulative trauma disorders and more importantly, how to prevent the injury from occurring. The program will discuss the elements necessary for good job design, proper body mechanics and the importance of physical fitness. (17 Minutes)
#377
CUMULATIVE TRAUMA - MEETING THE CHALLENGE: SUPERVISOR TRAINING — This video program will teach strategies to enable supervisors to prevent cumulative trauma to their employees. The program will cover details for providing the necessities for good ergonomic design, proper body mechanics for employees, and administrative procedures which can be used to reduce the employee exposure. (17 Minutes)
#379
ERGONOMICS - THE PRACTICAL APPROACH — This video program provides a very basic approach to fitting a job to the person in manufacturing, warehousing, and office environments. The lack of proper ergonomic design is addressed in that it creates health problems for employees, becomes a cause of accidents, and generates a reduction in productivity. Many examples are shown on how to eliminate exposure to cumulative trauma and possibly substitute a modified work station or other mechanical means to assist the employee. Also addressed are proper engineering controls which can be used in ergonomic design, as well as administrative controls which can be used to reduce an employee’s exposure. Many examples are given to clearly illustrate the proper positioning of one's arm, elbows, hands, legs, etc. (20 Minutes)
#558
OFFICE ERGONOMICS "IF ONLY YOUR COMPUTER COULD TALK" — Video Display Terminal use in the workplace has increased dramatically. This video begins by defining ergonomics. Workplace and environmental risk factors are reviewed. A step-by-step process follows covering chair adjustment, workstation setup including monitor placement, document holders, keyboard and mouse position, glare, vision breaks, radio frequency radiation and proper lifting techniques. Interface with laptops is also reviewed. (17:42 Minutes)
#596
ELEMENTS OF A SUCCESSFUL ERGONOMICS PROGRAM — To reduce occupational health hazards, companies are implementing ergonomic programs. Adapting jobs to fit the employee is the goal. Risk factors must be identified, including repetition, force, duration, posture, vibration, design of tools and rest times. Also age, gender, health and size should be considered. Three essentials of an ergonomic program are management commitment and involvement, assembling and training teams, and encouraging employee participation. Objectives covered are conducting worksite analysis, researching history, doing walk-throughs, videotaping, interviewing department heads and employees, prioritizing risk factors, proposing solutions, engineering and administrative controls, educating and training employees, performing medical management, considering less critical factors, monitoring results and adjusting accordingly. (14:45 Minutes)
#598
CTD'S AND RISK FACTORS IN THE WORKPLACE — Repetitive injury claims are on the rise in all types of industries. In this program, hosted by William Shatner, common disorders associated with repetitive motion and how to recognize risk factors are defined. Clerical and high physical jobs can have the same risks due to similar postures. The video defines common disorders including cumulative trauma disorder, De Quervain's Disease, trigger finger, shoulder tendonitis, bursitis, epicondylitis, damaged discs, pinched nerves, ligament sprains and muscle sprains. No one can predict who will experience problems because they develop slowly. Risk factors and remedies are given for repetition, force, posture, rest, design of hand tools and grips, vibration and workstation design. (16:55 Minutes)
#611
THE RIGHT MOVES II: ERGONOMICS IN THE WORKPLACE — In 1913 Henry Ford created the first assembly line and revolutionized the production process. Repetitive tasks plus awkward body positions combine to cause stress and strain. Ergonomics is defined as well as common cumulative trauma disorders. The program reviews manual material handling factors such as vertical distance, reaching, frequency, size, shape, floor conditions, need to push/pull, stability, distance carried, grip and space, and provides examples and solutions. Management considerations discussed are performing an ergonomic job analysis, assessing accident history, using a team approach, breaks and rotation and reporting symptoms immediately. The importance of recognizing deficiencies and applying controls as well as a list of self-assessment questions are given. (18:00 Minutes)
#628
ERGONOMICS - JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS - Using a game show format similar to the Hollywood Squares, this program covers ergonomics and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) in general industry. It starts with giving the definition of ergonomics and JSA and then presents all the fundamentals of an ergonomic program in a humorous quiz format. (15:40 Minutes)
#638
ERGONOMIC PROGRAMS THAT WORK - This informative documentary focuses on successful ergonomic programs implemented by Navistar, manufacturer of diesel engines and components with 1200+ employees; Russel Corporation, designer of active wear, athletic uniforms, and leisure apparel, with 8,000 employees; Woodpro Cabinetry, manufacturer of bath cabinetry, with 100 employees; and Sequins International, designer and manufacturer of sequin fabrics, trims, ribbons, and novelties, with 300 employees. The managers and employees of these companies discuss their successful ergonomic programs focusing on management commitment, employee involvement, worksite analysis, medical management, training and education, ongoing evaluations and how they made the job fit the person, giving examples and commenting on each of these key elements. (21 Minutes)
#670
ERGONOMICS: THE PRACTICAL APPROACH – What ergonomics is, why we practice it and how it is applied are the focuses of this video. A summary of control measures hierarchy, including elimination, engineering and administrative controls, as well as a need for ongoing commitment, are discussed. What workers need to know – including the process, aspects of the human body and workplace design, static and dynamic muscular effort, posture, cumulative trauma, good job design and engineering controls, equipment controls and displays guidelines – are highlights. Small improvements are essential as hallmarks for increased employee protection, morale, health and safety. (17:45 Minutes)
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