Frito Lay - Casa Grande Employees Come Together In Job Coaching

Healthy Habits

Teamwork

Peer to Peer Training

Creating Comradery

Problem Solving

Employee Led

Proper Lifting

These are all words that can be used to describe the recent job coaching session which took place in Casa Grande, Arizona. Employees, who work in Box Drop handling KD's, began seeing an increase in injuries. Because of this, they were given a brief classroom session in which they were instructed in proper lifting using the "stick method", posture education, and ergonomic training. They were then challenged to demonstrate and facilitate problem solving in a live coaching session.

The employees took training to a practical level. They were all challenged to come up with a safe and effective methods of handling and moving KD's. Their methods must meets all safety criteria in order to perform a safe lift as well as maintain functionality. Employees gave one another feedback, learning from each others mistakes, and created healthy habits which was all lead by their peers.

This environment created a genuine respect for one another and brought ergonomic training to life in a practical way. For those of you involved great job! You now set the tone for the entire site. Build healthy habits, encourage one another, and create a safe work environment.

If you would like to learn more about ergonomics, or job coaching, please contact us and create a safe and healthy environment for you today!

Free Grip Testing

Do you have what it takes to claim the strongest grip? Please come by the grip strength station and get your grip strength assessed on 02/24 @ 9:00PM and 02/25 @ 6:00AM and 1:00 PM in Casa Grande, Frito Lay.

Grip test has shown to be a reliable source to test maximum voluntary muscle strength using a hand dynamometer. A standard grip test can is used to assess hand and wrist weakness in association with monetary workman's compensation claims. Grip testing has many roles, but two of the most important remain to identify sincerity of effort and the ability to identify potential weaknesses among employees.

Here are normal measurements:

Right Handed Males - R: 104lb, L: 103lb

Left Handed Males - R: 92lb, L: 100lb

Right Handed Females - R: 63lb, L: 63lb

Left Handed Females - R: 54lb, L: 56lb

Source: WorkSTEPS - Employment Testing

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

Frito Lay - Albuquerque Safety Fair

This month we had the privilage to join the team in Abluquerque for their annual safety fair. We took this time to provide OSHA 1st aid, encourage staff and employees, as well as conduct ergonomic and behavior based safety observations. We look forward to returning for ergonomic training and formal training for on-site physical therapy through One Accord in the near future.

Family Safety Day - Casa Grande 2008

This April Casa Grande Traffic Center conducted their 2nd annual family safety day. The event was a huge success incorperating safety and awareness into their community. The day started with driver training, which included, ergonomic training on proper shoulder mechanics, sitting ergonomic assessments, behavior based safety observations, and an obsticle course for the drivers to show off their skills. Great job Casa Grande!