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Ergonomics Alliance for Baggage Handlers
by Leon Groom
Published on this site: November 21th, 2006 - See
more articles from this month
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 passengers. Contributors will also form a seminar and disseminate details
to interested parties, international organizations and alternative regulatory
agencies in reference to issues of baggage handling.
The Alliance consists of the following 12 airlines: AirTran Airways,
US Airways, United Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines,
Continental Airlines, Midwest Airlines, ATA Airlines, JetBlue Airways,
American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. This is all, of course, in addition
to Nsc's
International Air Transport Section and osha.
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers
are very much responsible for generating a healthy and safe workplace
for all employees. The role of OSHA is to ascertain the health and safety
of working men and women in America by enforcing and setting certain standards;
supplying outreach, education and training; encouraging the continued
improvement process in the workplace health and safety, and establishing
partnerships. Other corporations and business interest groups have already
taken notice and are currently working on programs to foster ergonomics
in the workplace. http://www.osha.gov
offers more information regarding this Alliance Program.
Leon Groom - writes about http://www.ergo-items.com/cursorControl.htm,
Easywing Armrest and Ergonomic office Equipment
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