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SF - 43 Ergonomics Checklist

This document contains an ergonomics checklist for conducting workplace surveys. The checklist contains 9 sections addressing various ergonomic factors like bodily posture, seated work, muscular work, perception and lighting, vigilance and concentration, indoor climate, work under hot conditions, work environmental factors, and skill and training. Each section lists several items to check for regarding ergonomic risks. The checklist is to be used to survey various plant areas and jobs, with required actions noted. It provides a framework for systematically identifying and addressing potential ergonomic issues in the workplace.

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SF - 43 Ergonomics Checklist

This document contains an ergonomics checklist for conducting workplace surveys. The checklist contains 9 sections addressing various ergonomic factors like bodily posture, seated work, muscular work, perception and lighting, vigilance and concentration, indoor climate, work under hot conditions, work environmental factors, and skill and training. Each section lists several items to check for regarding ergonomic risks. The checklist is to be used to survey various plant areas and jobs, with required actions noted. It provides a framework for systematically identifying and addressing potential ergonomic issues in the workplace.

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SAFETY FORMS

Doc. No: SF – 43 Revision: 0 Date: 20/05/2015 Page 1 of 4

ERGONOMICS CHECKLIST

Date :
Plant / Area :

1. Has a survey been conducted of the entire premises? YES NO

2. List of areas / jobs to be surveyed against the checklist :


1. ______________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________
4. ______________________________________________
5. ______________________________________________

3. Action required :

Study carried out by :


Review Date :
Designation :
SAFETY FORMS

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ERGONOMICS CHECKLIST

No ITEM Y N ACTION

1. BODILY POSTURE (SITTING, STANDING)

 Reach Distances Convenient

 Work Height Correct

 Body Position Comfortable

 Pedals, Handles Conveniently Placed

 Vision Not Impaired

 Access to Instrument / Work Place Convenient and Safe

2. SEATED WORK

 Adequate Number

 Adequate Height

 Footrest Required

 Comfortable

3. MUSCULAR WORK / HANDLING OF MATERIAL

 Static or Dynamic Muscular Effort over too long a period

 Weight moved not too much

 Can Mechanical Assistance be Provided

 Safe Lifting Practices

 Tiring Work Conditions

 Adequate Work Breaks

4. PERCEPTION /LIGHTING

 Adequate Lighting (day or night)

 No Irritating Glare / Light Contrast / Reflection in Work Field

 Dial Conveniently Placed, Visible, Labelled

 Dial Readable and Related to Control Lever / Knobs

 Audible Signals Adequate


SAFETY FORMS

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ERGONOMICS CHECKLIST

No ITEM Y N ACTION

5. VIGILANCE / CONCENTRATION

 Is Vigilance Disturbed by Noise

 Is Vigilance Disturbed by Other Activities / People in the Work Area

 Does Noise interfere with Verbal Communication

6. INDOOR CLIMATE

 Is the Air Temperature / Humidity Comfortable in the Work Area

 Are there Annoying Draughts

 Are Heating Appliances Placed / Used Correctly

 Is the Air Changed Often Enough or Is There a Lack of Fresh Air

7. WORK UNDER HOT CONDITIONS

 Are There Adequate Heat Reflective Shields, Suits, Gloves Used

 Are Adequate, Cool Liquids Conveniently Available

 Have the Employees Been Declared Medically Fit for Hot Work Conditions

 Are Adequate Rest Periods Provided

 Are Workers Aware of Heat Stress Hazards and Treatment

8. WORK ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

 Is the Noise Level in the Area Very High

 Do Tools / Work Procedures Generate High Noise Levels

 Can Noise Level be Reduced

 Are Dust, Fumes, Gases or Vapours in the Air Detectable by Sight or Smell

 Does Skin, Eyes or Nose Irritation Occur

 Can Chemicals be Contacted by Bare Skin During Work Processes

 Is the Area Adequately Cleaned

 Is Ventilation Equipment Installed, Operated and Maintained Correctly

 Are Workers Required to use Personal Protective Equipment

 Is Personal Protective Equipment Selected, Used and Maintained Correctly

9. SKILL / TRAINING / VARIETY

 Are Workers Adequately Trained and Inducted for the Task

 Has Follow-up Training / Induction Been Done

 Is Adequate Time Allowed for Each Task

 Can Job Rotation be Done to Decrease Boredom and Prevent Loss of Concentration
SAFETY FORMS

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ERGONOMICS CHECKLIST

FOLLOW-UP ACTION

IDENTIFIED PROBLEM ACTION REQUIRED DATE


COMPLETED

ACKNOWLEDGED

Construction Manager : Date :

General Manager : Date :

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