Functional Preventative Stretch #2

Wrist Rotation

Avoid keeping your wrist in one position for prolonged periods of time. Break the pattern by taking multiple micro-breaks. Rotating your wrist will prevent wrist strains and sprains, improve flexibility, and increase productivity. REMEMBER, keep your elbows close to your body when you use your wrist.

Key Points:

1. Stand up straight.

2. Keep your elbows straight.

3. Rotate your wrist clock-wise, then counter clock-wise.

4. Continue for 5 seconds each way.

5. Repeat multiple times per day (Micro-Breaks)

Back Care Program #1

Maintaining a healthy back will always start with POSTURE. The first thing to remember is to always be aware of your back, whether you be in your car, to in a chair with a high or low back, to even sleeping in a recliner to a bed. So remember this tip when you sit...

1. Push your navel back toward your spine - this will create a natural curve to your back.

2. Try and keep your knees higher than your hips - if you don't you will find yourself slouching and increases pressure on your back.

3. Do not put your legs on an ottoman while sitting - this can put stress and strain directly to your low back.

For more information, email: industrial@oneaccordservices.com

All Hands on Deck for Safety at Frito Lay

Frito Lay, Casa Grande, has recently created a 12 member safety team comprised of a cross section of all employees at the Casa Grande manufacturing site. This team was created to promote discussion around how to make the site safer and improve overall wellness of the employees. These 12 team members have set their goal for 2009 to see a 30% reduction in total incidents vs. 2008. The safety team, who through regular scheduled meetings, have identified 3 main areas which they intend to target. Below is listed there target areas and initial action plans:


Target I: Aged and Tenured Work Force - 10%

• Educate tenured employees who have chronic aches through involvement with their site therapist provided by One Accord Industrial Services.
• Focus training-visual training- pictures Reminders/examples – LOTO, back safety, stretch posters, etc.
• Utilize the One Accord Industrial Newsletter through the Web site which will integration information on health tips, healthier choices of foods, etc.
• Ergo Advocate present on-site for off shift and weekend coverage.
• Posters for general awareness medical condition and ICE/badge med id
  

Target II: Process Modifications - 10%

• Write immediate work orders for faulty equipment identified by team members.
• Re-enforce safe speeds of forklifts and drivers
• Pedestrian walkway Installed w/ flashing warning light
  

Target III: Daily Operating Parameters - 10%

• Ensure proper proficiency for all new hires.
• Increase safety focus at all meetings and venues.
• Create structured pre-shift meetings with daily health related information.

There goals are simple, yet specific. Way to go Casa Grande! The project manager the safety team is Miranda Rodriquez, if you have any questions or would like more information regarding their program, you can contact her at miranda.rodriguez@fritolay.com