This document provides an overview of ergonomics awareness training presented by Shawn Holle from the San Francisco Department of Public Health. The training covers recognizing ergonomic issues related to employees, equipment, environment and tasks. It identifies common risk factors like repetitive motion, awkward postures and visual strain. The document discusses solutions like proper workstation setup, stress reduction and taking breaks. It also reviews regulations regarding ergonomics and stresses the importance of evaluating work areas and reducing risk factors.

1. Ergonomics Awareness Training:
Micro Lab
Shawn Holle: Safety Analyst
San Francisco Department of Public Health
Occupational Safety & Health Section

2. Ergonomics
Fitting Work Environment to Employee
Not Employee to Work Environment
Working Smarter, Not Harder
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3. Recognizing Issues & Limiting Factors
Employees
Equipment
Environment
Tasks
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4. Employees
Height & Reach
Strength
Eyesight
Age
Hand Size
Repetitive Motion Tolerance
General Health & Other Medical Conditions
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5. Equipment
Operating Procedures
Frequency
Location
Ease of Use
Age
Condition
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6. Environment
Available Workspaces
Storage Configurations
Disposal Locations
Supply Access
Computers Work Stations
Microscopes
Equipment
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7. Tasks
Sample Intake
Sample Processing
Analysis
Running Equipment
Data Entry
Cleaning / Autoclaving
Engineering / Maintenance
Storage
Laundry Handling
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8. Injury Terms
Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI’s)
Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTD’s)
Repetitive Motion Injuries (RMI’s)
Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMD’s)
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9. Areas at Risk for Injuries
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10. Common Activities That Can Lead to Trouble
Awkward Postures
Repetitive Motion
Excessive Force
Compression
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11. Visual Complaints
Eye Strain
Headache
Altered Color Perception
Dry Eyes
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12. Reducing Visual Discomfort
Clean Monitor Screen
Task Lighting
Glare Reduction
Adjust Screen Controls
Brightness
Contrast
Display Colors
Font Size
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13. Reducing Visual Discomfort
Regular Eye Examinations
Computer Glasses
Alternate Work Breaks
Focus On Distant Objects
Good Lighting
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14. Stress: Who Needs It?
Increases Susceptibility to Illness & Injury
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15. Workstation Set-Up
Set Up Workstation to Reduce or Eliminate Risk
Factors
Focus on Where You Have Discomfort
Prioritize Areas That Should Be Addressed First
Many Solutions to Ergonomic Issues Don’t Involve
Equipment
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16. What is the most
obvious risk factor
here?
Awkward posture?
Sustained posture?
Contact pressure?
Repetition?
Force?
Eye issues?
What body parts are
affected?
What is causing this risk
factor to be present?
What solution(s) would
remove this risk factor?
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17. What is the most
obvious risk factor
here?
Awkward posture?
Sustained posture?
Contact pressure?
Repetition?
Force?
Eye Issues?
What body parts are
affected?
What is causing this risk
factor to be present?
What solution(s) would
remove this risk factor?
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18. What is the most
obvious risk factor
here?
Awkward posture?
Sustained posture?
Contact pressure?
Repetition?
Force?
Eye Issues?
What body parts are
affected?
What is causing this risk
factor to be present?
What solution(s) would
remove this risk factor?
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19. What is the most
obvious risk factor
here?
Awkward posture?
Sustained posture?
Contact pressure?
Repetition?
Force?
Eye Issues?
What body parts are
affected?
What is causing this risk
factor to be present?
What solution(s) would
remove this risk factor?
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20. What is the most
obvious risk factor
here?
Awkward posture?
Sustained posture?
Contact pressure?
Repetition?
Force?
Eye Issues?
What body parts are
affected?
What is causing this risk
factor to be present?
What solution(s) would
remove this risk factor?
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21. What is the most
obvious risk factor
here?
Awkward posture?
Sustained posture?
Contact pressure?
Repetition?
Force?
Eye Issues?
What body parts are
affected?
What is causing this risk
factor to be present?
What solution(s) would
remove this risk factor?
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22. What is the most
obvious risk factor
here?
Awkward posture?
Sustained posture?
Contact pressure?
Repetition?
Force?
Eye Issues?
What body parts are
affected?
What is causing this risk
factor to be present?
What solution(s) would
remove this risk factor?
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23. What is the most
obvious risk factor
here?
Awkward posture?
Sustained posture?
Contact pressure?
Repetition?
Force?
Eye Issues?
What body parts are
affected?
What is causing this risk
factor to be present?
What solution(s) would
remove this risk factor?
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24. What is the most
obvious risk factor
here?
Awkward posture?
Sustained posture?
Contact pressure?
Repetition?
Force?
Eye Issues?
What body parts are
affected?
What is causing this risk
factor to be present?
What solution(s) would
remove this risk factor?
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25. What is the most
obvious risk factor
here?
Awkward posture?
Sustained posture?
Contact pressure?
Repetition?
Force?
Eye Issues?
What body parts are
affected?
What is causing this risk
factor to be present?
What solution(s) would
remove this risk factor?
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26. What is the most
obvious risk factor
here?
Awkward posture?
Sustained posture?
Contact pressure?
Repetition?
Force?
Eye Issues?
What body parts are
affected?
What is causing this risk
factor to be present?
What solution(s) would
remove this risk factor?
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27. What is the most
obvious risk factor
here?
Awkward posture?
Sustained posture?
Contact pressure?
Repetition?
Force?
Eye Issues?
What body parts are
affected?
What is causing this risk
factor to be present?
What solution(s) would
remove this risk factor?
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28. What Is the
Problem Here?
Why Is This an
Ergonomic
Issue?
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29. What is the most
obvious risk factor
here?
Awkward posture?
Sustained posture?
Contact pressure?
Repetition?
Force?
Eye Issues?
What body parts are
affected?
What is causing this risk
factor to be present?
What solution(s) would
remove this risk factor?
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30. What is the most
obvious risk factor
here?
Awkward posture?
Sustained posture?
Contact pressure?
Repetition?
Force?
Eye Issues?
What body parts are
affected?
What is causing this risk
factor to be present?
What solution(s) would
remove this risk factor?
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31. What is the most
obvious risk factor
here?
Awkward posture?
Sustained posture?
Contact pressure?
Repetition?
Force?
Eye Issues?
What body parts are
affected?
What is causing this risk
factor to be present?
What solution(s) would
remove this risk factor?
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32. What is the most
obvious risk factor
here?
Awkward posture?
Sustained posture?
Contact pressure?
Repetition?
Force?
Eye Issues?
What body parts are
affected?
What is causing this risk
factor to be present?
What solution(s) would
remove this risk factor?
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33. What is the most
obvious risk factor
here?
Awkward posture?
Sustained posture?
Contact pressure?
Repetition?
Force?
Eye Issues?
What body parts are
affected?
What is causing this risk
factor to be present?
What solution(s) would
remove this risk factor?
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34. Ergonomics Regulations
Cal-OSHA Ergonomics Standard
(CCR Title 8, Section 5110, 1997)
San Francisco Video Display Terminal &
Worker Safety Ordinance (1991)
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35. What to Do?
Evaluate Your Work Area
Reduce Risk Factors
Stretch
Frequent Alternative Work Breaks
Get Medical Attention If Needed
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