GOVERNMENT: Looking at health issues
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Manufacturing News, Source : The Manufacturer US
Published : 02 Oct 2003 10:09
OSHA to study workplace practices
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) signed an agreement last month with Johnson & Johnson to help develop and identify best practices that will reduce ergonomics injuries in the workplace. The three-year partnership will give the government agency first-hand knowledge of Johnson & Johnson’s ergonomics programs that could be modeled for other companies across the US.
The partnership’s foundation is built upon four goals: reduce the incidence and severity of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) at the company’s operating facilities; identify and communicate an effective process to develop and implement successful ergonomics programs; identify at minimum three Johnson & Johnson ergonomics best practices and related training in the company’s pharmaceutical, medical devices and consumer goods divisions; and share the company’s best practices in ergonomics with other facilities throughout the company, other industries, and the public.
Under the terms of the partnership, Johnson & Johnson will develop a written process to address ergonomics hazards in the workplace, covering management commitment and employee involvement, worksite analysis, hazard prevention and control, and training. OSHA will also work with the company to develop an ergonomics protocol for assessing compliance requirements, and for communicating best practices through various compliance assistance tools, training and other programs.
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