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People working in awkward postures!. 1. Mouse arm. 2. Raised shoulders. 3. Bent wrist & palm planting. 4. Bike riding posture. People working under stress and deadlines!. 10-hour Days!. Fewer Resources!. FY Deadlines!. Grant Deadlines!. PRDs!. Year End Close!. Working at home!.
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People working in awkward postures! 1. Mouse arm 2. Raised shoulders 3. Bent wrist & palm planting 4. Bike riding posture
People working under stress and deadlines! 10-hour Days! Fewer Resources! FY Deadlines! Grant Deadlines! PRDs! Year End Close! Working at home! NEED IT NOW! Budget Crunch! Long Hours! 8 Days-a-week!
People are exhibiting their discomfort! My throbbing mouse arm My aching back!
What EH&S is doing… • Pilot rollout of Remedy Interactive software for employee self-assess and training (3 Divisions- OCFO, IT and EH&S) • Fulltime Ergo Desk for help at x 5818 • Increasing ergo staff for “discomfort evals” • Rollout Ergo Advocate training program - more resources! • Improving the Ergo Database - clear, concise and user friendly Ergo@lbl.gov
What you can do to control injuries… • Set realistic expectations for staff workloads • Plan ahead for spikes and crunch periods • Adjust for shifts in people resources • Create a supportive work atmosphere • Require Supervisor Ergo training EH&S 22 • Prompt staff to report ergo problems and request evals early • Implement Ergo Eval recommendations promptly…or faster! • Encourage people to get up and move • Call Ergo at extension 5818 or email Ergo@lbl.gov for assistance