NSC/ OSHA /AIRLINES Ergonomics Alliance. National Safety Congress Plenary Session September 21, 2005 Orlando, FL 1:30-3:00

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1 NSC/ OSHA /AIRLINES Ergonomics Alliance National Safety Congress Plenary Session September 21, 2005 Orlando, FL 1:30-3:00

2 Presenters Ray McCleary - US Airways Kim McDaniel - Southwest Linda Christopherson - America West Lee Anne Jillings - OSHA Penny Prince - American Airlines

3 The History of Ergonomics In Aviation

4 Baggage Handling Process 50 years ago

5 Baggage Handling Process 50 years ago Carts and tugs Beltloaders Conveyor Systems

6 Baggage Handling Process Today

7 Baggage Handling Process Today Carts and tugs Beltloaders Conveyor systems

8 Human Transfer points From Ticket counter to conveyor From Conveyor to Bag cart From cart to Beltloader From beltloader to aircraft bin And reverse (Exception- ticket counter)

9 BLS 2002 Injury Rates per 100 full time employees, by Industry Industrial gases (2813) Insurance & real estate (6x) Railroad Transportation (40) Chemicals & allied prod. (28) Mining (1x) Services (7x) PRIVATE INDUSTRY AVERAGE Wholesale & retail trade (5x) Transportation & utilities (4x) General bldg contractors (15) Heavy construction (16) Ag, Forest & Fish (0x) Construction (15-17) Manufacturing (2x) Basic steel products (331) Lumber & wood products (24) Air Transportation, scheduled (451) Lost Workday Cases Cases without lost workdays

10 Historical Perspective Flight Safety is every airline s s highest priority Ground Employee Safety not as recognized FAA compliance OSHA????

11 Reduction in Airline Industry Average Recordable Injury Rates ytd Source ATA member airline data share

12 OSHA s s Mission Assure so far as possible every working man and woman in the nation safe and healthful working conditions. People at Work

13 The Alliance Program Open to all groups National, Regional, Area Office State Plan States Alliances Benefits of Participating Build a cooperative and trusting relationship with OSHA Network with other organizations committed to workplace safety and a health Leverage resources to maximize worker protection Gain recognition as proactive leaders in safety and health.

14 Alliance Program Goals OSHA and the participating organizations must define, implement, and meet a set of short- and long-term goals that fall into three categories: Training and education Outreach and communication Promoting the national dialogue on workplace safety and health

15 Who s s Entering Alliances? General Industry Industrial Truck Association Society of the Plastics Industry American Apparel and Footwear Association American Foundry Society Coordinating Committee for Automotive Repair National Wooden Pallet & Container Association Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association Graphic Arts Coalition Maritime Shipbuilders Council of America US Coast Guard Marine Safety Office American Shipbuilding Association National Shipbuilding Research Program Faith-based and Community Organizations Community Action for Social Affairs NY State Alliance Boys and Girls Clubs Center for Job Readiness Construction Construction Management Association of America National Association of Home Builders Construction Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers National Electrical Contractors Association Sealant Waterproofing Restoration Institute Washington Grodup Int l Academia Ctr. For Business and Public Policy, McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University Mt. Sinai School of Medicine Labor Unions The Roadway Work Zone Safety and Health Coalition (International Union of Operating Engineers, Laborers International Union of North America) International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Professional Societies Association of Occupational Health Professionals Board of Certified Safety Professionals National Hearing Conservation Association Society for Chemical Hazard Communication American Industrial Hygienists Association American Society of Safety Engineers Government Agencies US EPA (The Reactives Alliance) NIOSH (The Roadway Work Zone Safety & Health Coalition; National Wooden Pallet & Container Association) Internal Revenue Service State Consultation Projects And many others National Federation of Independent Business IWLA, the Association for Logistics Outsourcing Airline Alliance

16 Airlines Alliance Major Milestones November 12, Alliance Signed December 18, Kick-off Meeting June 4, VPP Presentation September 10, NSC Presentation October Group Performance Appraisal March 23, Implementation Team Meeting April 21, Alliance Renewal Signed July 29, Implementation Team Meeting September 14, NSC Presentation

17 Airlines Alliance Ongoing Vision Communicate with and educate interested parties Continually re-evaluate evaluate and prioritize Identify additional safety and health issues to address in the aviation industry Transfer and exchange knowledge with other areas of the transportation industry Expand awareness of the Alliance world-wide wide Continuous improvement

18 Airline Industry Alliance Benefits for OSHA Meet OSHA s s Strategic Management Plan Gain airline industry expertise in the development of compliance assistance tools Bridge relations with others in the transportation industry

19 Looking Ahead: The Future of the Alliance Program The Alliance Program Continues to Grow Building positive relationships among industry, OSHA and government agencies Developing, facilitating and expanding distribution of compliance assistance resources Increasing exposure, communication and outreach through print and electronic media; speeches and presentations

20 Partnerships Airlines And Airport Authorities

21 Improving Communication Existing equipment, pose ergonomic hazards such as Collection belts/conveyors at ticket counters: Height of bag wells at ticket counters too low or too high Ticket counters, non adjustable and predetermined design Baggage make-up room belts/carousels: Curbs, Rails, etc.

22 Communication Facilities/ Properties Safety/ Ergonomics Airport Authority

23 How do we communicate? Internal Communication Safety/Ergo and P&F Support Industry Guidelines External Communication Safety/Ergo and P&F and Airport Authority Regulatory Agencies and Airlines and Airport Authority Airline Coalition support industry guidelines

24 The Real World Construction Costs General Injury/LD costs back and shoulder Airport Authority Control In the next couple of slides, see alternative measures that we can take to improve the working conditions for our Airline Employees..

25 Ticket Counter/Lobby Area Bagwell Heights Kiosks TSA Positions

26 Bagrooms PBI MCO BUR

27 Training & Education etool Baggage Handling Training Manual

28 Member s s Success Stories

29 Purpose: Suggested ways to incorporate the Baggage Handling Training Manual into the OSHA etool Link to the areas of the etool that indicate See exercise & stretching Link to the areas of the etool that indicate See training Insert select wording from the training manual into the etool

30 Baggage Handling Training Injury Prevention Contributing Risk Factors for MSDs Safe Work Practices Principles of Body Mechanics Stretches and Exercise The Baggage Handling Process Proper Body Mechanics (task specific) Personal Interventions Use of Equipment

31 Functions to Be Analyzed Planeside Loading & Unloading Ticket Counter Bagroom (Make-up Area) Gate Check-In Baggage Claim Skycap Aircraft Cargo Compartments

32 The Baggage Handling Process Ticket Counter manual, semi-automated, automated (customer interaction, take-away away belt, baggage) Bagroom automated belts (flat, carousel, double pier) Planeside Loading & Unloading manual, semi-automated, automated (carts, containers, beltloaders)

33 Bagroom Section Double Pier Belts Twisting while Lifting, Extended Reaches, Lifting above Shoulder Height Carousels & Incline Belts Lifting away from Body, Extended Reaches, One-Handed Lift Flat Belts Forward Bending, One-Handed Lift

34 Twisting While Lifting Hazard - Awkward Posture Force Repetition Solution - Bend knees Pull object closer Brace body

35 Extended Reaches Hazard - Force Solution - Brace body Pull object closer Position body directly in front of object

36 One-Handed Lift Hazard - Awkward Posture Uneven Stress Repetition Solution - Avoid lifting baggage by handles Use two hands even for lighter loads

37 National Dialogue Linda

38 Technology

39 Technological Advancements in Ergonomic Baggage Handling The Rampsnake (Photo)

40 Technological Advancements in Ergonomic Baggage Handling Vaculex vacuum assisted lifting aid (Photo)

41 Technological Advancements in Ergonomic Baggage Handling The Chair-triever (Photo)

42 Technological Advancements in Ergonomic Baggage Handling Grenzebach Onero

43 Future Goals

44 Training and Education Training Module Skycap Gate Area Outreach and Communication Expand role of Interested Parties National Dialogue Industry Workshop NSC Status Report

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