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Ergonomics is basically the science of design that is tailored to fit the requirements of a human and the task
they need to perform. For example, many people have to sit for many hours a day, which can cause pain when
sitting in a bad posture.
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Ergonomics Alliance For Baggage Handlers
By Leon Groom
In accordance with 12 airlines, OSHA and National Safety Council (NSC), an ergonomics alliance
was created approximately four years ago with an agreement for baggage handlers. Ed Foulke,
administrator of OSHA, signed this renewal on June 14th as one of its first Alliance Program
agreements in advancing workplace health conditions and safety programs.
Ed Foulke once said that “This Alliance” was in hopes that they would have a long-term business
relationship with the airline industry. His ultimate goal was to gather ideas to help to improve the
workplace environment with a special emphasis on the aviation industry. The group’s eagerness to
continue this relationship demonstrates just how much we can do together for the safety of
employees.”
In addition to the first alliance program agreement, Airline Industry Alliance and OSHA have completed
an assortment of other projects. “A Guide to Packing for Business and Personal Travel” pamphlet, as
well as the “Ergonomics for Baggage Handlers Training Manual” are among two of the many programs
achieved. OSHA and the Alliance contributors have updated a web-based e-Tool for training on
Baggage Handling and are in the process of working on a training manual for the ergonomics e-Tool.
Airline Industry is a Safety and Health Topics page operating on OSHA’s website.
This renewal encourages continued health and safety focus in various subjects of ergonomics,
especially when it relates to the handling of checked baggage by passeng