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R.U.M.A.H: Safe Working From Home
The document discusses the R.U.M.A.H. framework for promoting safe working behavior at home. R.U.M.A.H. stands for: R - Risk assess your work, U - Use the right tools and equipment, M - Maintain mental strength, A - Adopt ergonomic posture, and H - Practice good housekeeping. The document provides guidance on each element, emphasizing the importance of risk assessment and maintaining awareness of potential hazards in the home to prevent injuries from occurring.
R.U.M.A.H: Safe Working From Home
- 1. R.U.M.A.H Safe Working Behaviour@ RUMAH Sharing by GOPALA
- 2. CONSULTANT, FACILITATOR &COACH GOPALA @ master G
- 3. Gopala B.Eng.( Mech) Consultant,Facilitator & Coach Operational & Safety Improvement • 25 Years experience in MNC Environment • BLENDED CAREER • Volvo- Parts Sales Executive • Production Engineer • Quality Manager • Regional Operations Manager • Health& Safety Manager ( S.E.A) • Human Resources Manager • Head- Learning & Development (S.E.A) • Expertise • PROBLEM SOLVING AND ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS • 7 QC & 7 MANAGEMENT TOOLS • FMEA • H&S Leadership • Behaviour Based Safety
- 4. Who is IRMABULE? What Happened to her?
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- 8. R.U.M.A.H R- Risk Assessyour work U- Use Right Tools & Equipment M- Mental Strength A- Adopt Ergonomic Posture H- Housekeeping
- 9. R.U.M.A.H R- Risk Assessyour work area
- 10. What are somehazards we can identify at home?
- 11. What are somehazards we can identify at home? • Wet Floor • Clutters • Fire- Candle/ Unattended Iron • Choking Hazards- Magnets/Small Items • Sharp Items • Poison • Cords/ Window Dressing • Hot Surfaces • Working at Height
- 12. RISK ASSESSMENT • Many Hazardsare present at home. • There is always a risk of injuries. • Nothing happens leads to complacency. • We take risks, because nothing happen. • We have been LUCKY. • Luck runs out, will be too late to reverse. • So, before starting any task….carry out a simple mental RISK ASSESSMENT
- 13. What to lookfor? DO YOU HAVE ADEQUATE SPACE TO WORK COMFORTABLY? IS THERE ENOUGH SPACE UNDERNEATH YOUR DESKS TO STRETCH YOUR LEGS? ARE THERE TRAILING ELECTRICAL CABLES AROUND YOUR WORKING AREA THAT NEED TO BE TIED UP? SUFFICIENT LIGHTING? WASTE BASKET CLEAR OF PAPERS? ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT’S IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION? ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT'S NOT IN USE SWITCHED OFF? YOUR CHAIR IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION?
- 14. R.U.M.A.H U- UseRight Tools & Equipment
- 15. USE RIGHT EQUIPMENT/TOOLS Take amoment prior to starting whatever task you are working on and ask: Am I selecting the right tool for the job? Is it in good working condition and am I truly confident I'm using it in the manner for which it was designed? Photo by Wendy Wei on Pexels Photo by Jack Finnigan on Unsplash
- 16. R.U.M.A.H M- MentalStrength
- 17. MENTAL STRENGTH • Remote work mayenhance or diminish your mental strength. • Depends on how everyone manage it. • Increase in stress relates to increase usage of mobile devices.
- 18. WHY??? FLEXIBILITY- Home SweetHome SOCIAL ISOLATION- Double Edge Sword Self Care- Work Invades Personal Time
- 21. R.U.M.A.H A- Adopt ErgonomicPosture
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- 23. AVOID WRONG POSTURE WHILE WORKING ThisPhoto by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC
- 24. Adopt Correct Posture • Adjustchair and sit correctly • If possible, invest in a good ergonomic chair. • Or make the most out of your current chair • By understanding the principle of correct posture • Make sure that your screens are at the correct height • Take regular breaks • Have a cup of coffee
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- 26. 5S- HOUSEKEEPING 5S is asystem and way of organizing and managing workspaces to improve efficiency by eliminating waste, improving flow and reducing process. A cluttered and untidy workplace can lead to low productivity and accidents
- 27. 5S Housekeeping • SEIRI(sort) - Unnecessary things are disposed or stored away. • SEITION (set)-Necessary things are kept, arranged for quick retrieval • SEISO (shine)- Workplace is cleaned regularly. Dusted Off. • SEIKETSU (standardize) - Standardize the practice • SHITSUKE (sustain) - Practice 5S Daily. Make it a discipline
- 28. SUMMARY • Practice R.U.M.A.Hdaily. • If you take a moment to reflect back on the acronym, all the acronym is rooted in R that is Risk Assessment. • If you can at least master this, the other 4 will most likely comes naturally. • Share this knowledge to others in the family • Once R.U.M.A.H becomes a habit, you can further enhance your knowledge on H&S, that can be used at home. • Learning is a journey.