What is the term used for an individual who specializes in improving workplace efficiency productivity and safety as it relates to our job related movements?
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Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) affect the muscles, nerves, blood vessels, ligaments and tendons. Workers in many different industries and occupations can be exposed to risk factors at work, such as lifting heavy items, bending, reaching overhead, pushing and pulling heavy loads, working in awkward body postures and performing the same or similar tasks repetitively. Exposure to these known
risk factors for MSDs increases a worker's risk of injury. Work-related MSDs can be prevented. Ergonomics --- fitting a job to a person --- helps lessen muscle fatigue, increases productivity and reduces the number and severity of work-related MSDs. Work-related MSDs are among the most frequently reported causes of lost or restricted work time. Employers are responsible for providing a safe and
healthful workplace for their workers. In the workplace, the number and severity of MSDs resulting from physical overexertion, and their associated costs, can be substantially reduced by applying ergonomic principles. Implementing an ergonomic process is effective in reducing the risk of developing MSDs in high-risk industries as diverse as construction, food processing, firefighting, office jobs, healthcare, transportation and warehousing. The following are important elements of an
ergonomic process: Note: An ergonomic process uses the principles of a safety
and health program to address MSD hazards. Such a process should be viewed as an ongoing function that is incorporated into the daily operations, rather than as an individual project. Examples of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)
Existing Guidelines OSHA
NIOSH
High Risk Occupations for MSDs
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Economic News Release What are small groups of employees who meet to identify analyze and solve operational problems called?A quality circle or quality control circle is a group of workers who do the same or similar work, who meet regularly to identify, analyze and solve work-related problems.
What is the governmental agency that has inspectors who check for safety conditions?Safety and health conditions in most private industries are regulated by OSHA or OSHA-approved state plans. Nearly every employee in the nation comes under OSHA's jurisdiction with some exceptions such as miners, some transportation workers, many public employees, and the self-employed.
What tool helps an organization match the appropriate people with the appropriate jobs for them?Human capital management can help organizations match employees with positions where they can use their skills and talents. This is because the system has processes that can identify the individual strengths and competencies of employees.
What technique eliminates unnecessary tasks and improves the process for completing tasks group of answer choices?Methods analysis eliminates unnecessary tasks and improves the process for completing tasks.
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