All Ergonomics Related Success Stories

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Utilities (NAICS 22)

• Logan Generating
  • Cleaning and Inspecting Boiler Backpass System, (2018). The Backpass Buddy was developed to improve the process for cleaning and inspecting the boiler backpass system. [NAICS 22112]

Construction (NAICS 23)

• Hensel Phelps Construction Co., (2003). Developed a customized stretching and strengthening program. [NAICS 2362]

Food Manufacturing (NAICS 311)

• ConAgra Foods, (2002). Developed a comprehensive ergonomics program as part of their VPP effort. [NAICS 311611]
• Taylor, an Excel Food Solutions Company, (2003). Beef processor added an ergonomics coordinator and annual training. [NAICS 311611]
• Gold Kist, Inc., (2006). Poultry processor hired an ergonomist and instituted a program including a sharpening program. [NAICS 311615]
• Tyson Foods of Monett. Poultry processor instituted an ergonomics program and an aggressive medical management program. [NAICS 311615]

Apparel Manufacturing (NAICS 315)

• LL Bean, (2002). Apparel maker used OSHA logs, worker compensation data, and job evaluation to reduce injuries. [NAICS 3152]

Wood Product Manufacturing (NAICS 321)

• American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) Member Company.
  • Clearing Product Jams, (2008). I-joist manufacturer changed guarding and access to improve working postures. [NAICS 321214]
• Georgia Pacific Corporation, (2003). Wood I-beam manufacturer evaluated and improved work stations. [NAICS 321214]

Paper Manufacturing (NAICS 322)

• American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) Member Company, (Alliance Program Participant).
  • Emptying Cutter Scrap Receptacles, (2008). Paper company uses Gaylords to mechanically move paper scrap instead of manually lifting. [NAICS 32212]
  • Glue Table for Paper Roll Headers, (2007). A height adjustable table was used to apply glue to paper roll end covering. [NAICS 322121]
  • Inserting Spindle into Paper Roll, (2007). Using mechanical means to move and load rolls of paper stock. [NAICS 322121]
  • Moving Paper Rolls, (2008). Containerboard Packager uses battery powered roll pusher to move 3000 pound paper roll. [NAICS 322211]
  • Plastic Strap Spool Assembly, (2008). Plastic strapping spools are assembled on adjustable stand. [NAICS 322211]
  • Replacing Wire Spool on Baler, (2008). A height adjustable spool lifter was developed so spools could be assembled without torso bending. [NAICS 322211]
  • Rotary Die Cut Stacker Operations, (2006). Corrugated box maker used training and process improvement to optimize flat stacking. [NAICS 322211]
  • Stacking Corrugated Boxes with Corner Stacker, (2007). Use a corner stacker to improve posture and process of stacking corrugated boxes. [NAICS 322211]
  • Transport and Instillation of Bailing Wire Coil, (2007). Height adjustable hand truck was used to lift and position bailing wire. [NAICS 322211]
  • Transporting Cutting Dies with Hand Truck, (2006). Box plant modified a hand truck to move 50 to 60 pound cutting dies. [NAICS 322211]
  • Cart to Transport Heavier Items Long Distances, (2007). A paper finishing company bought carts to transport labels and paper. [NAICS 322299]
  • Operation for Cap Sheets and Corner Posts, (2008). Company developed a bending rail for cap sheets and corner posts. [NAICS 322299]
• International Paper, Shorewood Packaging, (OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs Participant), (2002). Provided scissors lifts with turntables to improve work height. [NAICS 322211]

Printing and Related Support Activities (NAICS 323)

• Quad Graphics Inc., (2002). Commercial printing company developed an ergonomics program. [NAICS 323111]

Chemical Manufacturing (NAICS 325)

• Infineum USA LP (OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs Participant), (2003). Company requires employees to get training and hands on exercises to reduce VDT injuries. [NAICS 325110]
• PPG Industries, (2003). Chemical manufacturer developed an ergonomics program and hired an ergonomist. [NAICS 325199]

Machinery Manufacturing (NAICS 333)

• Pitney Bowes, (2002). Instituted an ergonomics program in addition to its medical management program to reduce MSD hazards. [NAICS 3333]
• International Truck and Engine Corporation (A subsidiary of Navistar International Corporation)
  • Workstation Redesigns, (2002). Redesigned workstations, improved racking and storage, and reevaluated and replace certain tools. [NAICS 333618]
  • "Ergo Dolly", (2002). Slips and trips were eliminated by creating a step that could be moved out of the way when not in use. [NAICS 333618]

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing (NAICS 334)

• Exabyte Corporation, (2002). Safety director received ergonomics training and evaluated and improved workstation. [NAICS 334112]
• Intel Corporation. Hired ergonomists and created an ergonomics program. [NAICS 334413]
• Sun Microsystems, Inc., (2002). New chairs and workstations were improved. [NAICS 334118]
• Xandex Inc., (2002). Electronic assemblers were given better chairs and processes were improved with the help of their insurance carrier. [NAICS 334413]

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing (NAICS 335)

• Rockwell Automation, (2005). An ergonomics program was implemented with workstation evaluation and redesign as well as implementation of ergonomic teams. [NAICS 3353]
• Duracell, (2003). Implemented an ergonomics program which identified problems and improved workstations with better height adjustment, automated box makers and a rotation system. [NAICS 33591]

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing (NAICS 336)

• Honda of America Manufacturing, Inc.
  • Motorized Carts and Racks, (2008). A motor was added to transport carts to assist with providing initial force to get carts moving. [NAICS Code 3361]
  • Orientation Training, (2009). Increased orientation training from 5 days to 10 days included on the job training and work hardening. [NAICS Code 3361]
  • Spring-Loaded Tool Fixture, (2006). Created a new spring loaded tool fixture to the “link arm” tightening process. [NAICS Code 3361]
• Siemens VDO Automotive, (2002). Initiated a full ergonomics program for computer work station. [NAICS 3363]
• Advanced Filtration Systems Inc.
  • Tube Setting Process, (2003). Developed a robotic system for 95% of the filter element inspection task. [NAICS 336390]
  • Roving Strand Application Machine, (2003). Eliminated much of the manual handling of filters. [NAICS 336390]
  • Robotic De-Palletizing System, (2003). Added a robot to unload pallets of filters. [NAICS 336390]
  • Semi-Automatic Stretch Wrapper, (2003). Developed an automated stretch wrapping station to secure pallets of materials. [NAICS 336390]
• DENSO Sales California, Inc., (2003). Developed in-house ergonomics expertise to evaluated and improve processing lines. [NAICS 3363]
• TitanX Engine Cooling Inc., Within a year of implementing several actions intended to address ergonomic risk factors at the workplace, the DART rate was reduced by 31% and the MSD DART by 46%. [NAICS 336390]
• Ducommun Aerostructures New York, Inc., Management commitment to reducing ergonomics risk factors, and preventing ergonomic injuries, resulted in all facility and task operation’s injury and illness rates being 100% below their respective industry rates. [NAICS 336413]

Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing (NAICS 337)

• HON Industries, (2002). Established an ergonomics program and provided height adjustable scissors lifts. [NAICS 33721]
• Spring Window Fashions
  • Assembly Tables, (2003). Redesigned assembly tables to reduce reaches and incorporated height adjustability. [NAICS 337920]
  • Material Handling and Storage System, (2003). Added miniature rollers to bulk rack system to reduce push and lift forces. [NAICS 337920]
  • Replacement of Heavy Steel Parts in Machine Press Dies with Light-Weight Aluminum, (2003). Reduced the weight of dies that had to be repeatedly lifted and moved. [NAICS 337920]
  • Work Station Evaluations and Adjustments, (2003). Evaluated and modified computer workstations to better fit employees. [NAICS 337920]

Food and Beverage Stores (NAICS 445)

• Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
  • Lowering of Tractor Trailer Landing Gear, (2016). The company purchased a mechanical product that eliminates manual cranking of tractor trailer landing gear. [NAICS 445110]

Transportation and Warehousing (NAICS 48-49)

• San Mateo County Transit District, (2003). Used an ergonomist to analyze work process and developed ergonomics training program. [NAICS 485113]
• American Forest & Paper Association Member Company, (Alliance Program Participant)
  • Installing LP Tank on Forklift with Hoist, (2006). Developed a chain hoist to lift propane tanks from forklifts prior to filling from bulk tank. [NAICS 493110]

Information (NAICS 51)

• New York Times Company, (2003). Implementation of an ergonomics program has reduced injuries. [NAICS 511110]
• Turner Broadcasting Systems, (2002). Instituted a 4 prong ergonomics program. [NAICS 515120]

Finance and Insurance (NAICS 52)

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, (2002). Instituted a proactive ergonomics program including medical management and workstation evaluation and modification. [NAICS 524114]
• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island, (2003). Evaluated and improved workstations. [NAICS 524114]
• Erie Insurance Group, (2003). Hired a physical therapist and increase awareness of ergonomic issues and principles. [NAICS 524113]

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (NAICS 54)

• Lockheed Martin Systems Integration, (2003). Mandatory ergonomics training programs. [NAICS 54171]

Educational Services (NAICS 61)

• Colby College, (2002). Implemented an ergonomics assistance and implementation team to analyze processes and track implementation. [NAICS 611310]

Health Care and Social Assistance (NAICS 62)

• Borderview Rehabilitation and Living Center (OSHA Safety and Health Recognition and Achievement Program Site), (2003). Used questionnaires to assess health and provide early intervention. [NAICS 623110]
• Citizens Memorial Healthcare, (OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs Participant), (2003). Each job was evaluated and employees received training in body mechanics. Assistive devices provided. [NAICS 623110]
• Diversicare Windsor House, Inc. dba Windsor House, (2015). No lift policy was implemented. [NAICS 623110]
• Heritage Enterprises, Inc., (2002). Workers compensation provider assisted with development of no lift policy. [NAICS 623110]
• Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center, (2024). Addressed the issue of employee injuries related to resident care by implementing a "No Lift" policy. [NAICS 6231]

Public Administration (NAICS 92)

• OSHA – Directorate of Technical Support and Emergency Management, Salt Lake Technical Center. Developed a cart and roller conveyor for placement and removal of heavy generator in a response trailer. [NAICS 921110]