Ergonomic Challenges in Wireless Retail Stores Do They Exist? Presented By: Frank Bannister, Safety Program Manager Sprint Corporation Overland Park, KS. ITSC Conference 2004
Wireless and mobile technology touches the majority of the world. ITSC Conference 2004 2
Literally, thousands of wireless retail stores have opened world wide, but particularly in the United States. ITSC Conference 2004 3
Wireless US Demographics Total Wireless Subscribers in US 158,721,981 Wireline Displacement Approx. 4% Industry Churn 2.40% ITSC Conference 2004 4
Age Groups EOY Subs / Devices (Millions) "Share of Pie" Penetration of Age Groups < 12 1.5 1% 4% 12-17 8.4 5% 38% 18-24 18.9 12% 73% 25-54 98.4 63% 87% 55-74 27.9 18% 69% > 75 1.7 1% 13% Total 156.9 100% 54% ITSC Conference 2004 5
Given the fact that in the US, wireless retail stores have been deployed with such fury and volume, chances are most EHS departments simply were not involved in the planning and design states of these facilities. Is this an understatement?? ITSC Conference 2004 6
Where have Telecommunications Companies Traditionally Focused Their Ergonomic Efforts? Inside Office Areas Call Centers Customer Care Centers Relay Centers Limited or Advanced Focus in OSP ITSC Conference 2004 7
If you have wireless or similar retail stores, have you evaluated the work tasks at these locations, using your ergonomic eyes? ITSC Conference 2004 8
Typical Wireless Store Layouts.. ITSC Conference 2004 9
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So did you see anything that would suggest possible ergonomic challenges? ITSC Conference 2004 18
In taking a closer look at Wireless Retail work and work stations, consider some common tasks of a retail associate ITSC Conference 2004 19
Reads From Monitor Receipt Printer Check approval machine Telephone Mouse Laser gun retrieval and storage Keyboard medium to light volume Cash drawer Some note taking ITSC Conference 2004 20
Now let s s take a closer look at some actual retail work in progress and see if we can spot ergonomic challenges/concerns? ITSC Conference 2004 21
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So what ergonomic risk factors did are present in these slides? Awkward postures? Force? Repetition? ITSC Conference 2004 36
So, are there ergonomic challenges in some wireless retail stores? ITSC Conference 2004 37
The answer is yes, and here are some major challenge areas: Keyboard entry Mousing/input device Standing Sitting Walking/floor surfaces ITSC Conference 2004 38
What are the recommended ergo design criterion for Wireless Retail Environment? Height adjustable keyboard trays w/mouse platforms and built in padded palm supports Fatigue mats Fully adjustable task chairs if sitting is allowed Sit/stand chairs for temporary sitting and keyboard comfort Floor Surface Coefficient of Friction.50 or greater (OSHA Interpretation Letter Ref) Ergo training for associates ITSC Conference 2004 39
How do you get ahead of the store build-out curve and get these criterion inserted into your company operations and systems? The Person or department responsible for safety and ergonomics needs to be a part of the retail design team. ITSC Conference 2004 40
It took many months to get on this team at my company. But I was finally successful! ITSC Conference 2004 41
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To conclude, hopefully you have seen and agree there are ergonomic challenges in a retail wireless environment. Hopefully, this presentation has stimulated some thought or action that will improve the health and comfort at your retail locations. ITSC Conference 2004 43
Retail Ergonomics Resource Links http://www.osha.gov/ergonomics/guidelines/retailgrocer y/index.html http://www.fmi.org/forms/store/productformpublic/sear ch?action=1&product www.office-ergo.com ergo.com http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_docu ment?p_table=interpretations&p_id=24511 ITSC Conference 2004 44
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