Rank: Forum user 
|
Hi all
I've been advised to use the ART (assessmsnet of repative tasks) tool for a packing line Has anyone used this before? I'm not sure that there will be much benefit from it
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Super forum user
|
I find the ART and MAC tools very good at showing you which
bit of the task to concentrate you efforts on to reduce the risk. Not sure
exactly why you don’t think you will gain any benefit from using it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Forum user
|
Originally Posted by: Brian Hagyard 
I find the ART and MAC tools very good at showing you which
bit of the task to concentrate you efforts on to reduce the risk. Not sure
exactly why you don’t think you will gain any benefit from using it. I can observe the activity and see where I need to concentrate my efforts with my H&S heaed on. Just wondering how the tool would help?
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Forum user
|
Brian has answered your question.
The ART tool is like any analysis tool in that it assesses specific risks associated with the task for example posture or repetition.
The scoring system highlights the most significant risk factors to focus your attention on what changes can reduce risk best - sometimes they are issues we have already recognised but sometimes it highlights an aspect of the task you may not have recognised as creating significant risk.
If you decide not to use it it may be worthwhile recording why not, especially if it's the HSE recommending you use it.
I have used it - like most risk assessment tools sometimes it highlights something useful sometimes it doesn't. It's worth a try though.
Lucy
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Forum user
|
Agree with Lucy D; especially from the HSE recommendation dimension. It's an approved tool that considers all of the factors involved.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Super forum user 
|
Originally Posted by: mikecarr Originally Posted by: Brian Hagyard I can observe the activity and see where I need to concentrate my efforts with my H&S heaed on. Just wondering how the tool would help?
You can, but be mindful that there will be an element of subjectivity going on, as your observations may differ to the next person depending on your understanding and experience of the tasks/ actions taking place, whereas these kinds of tools are aimed at being a bit more objective.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: New forum user
|
Useful tool. Breaks tasks or processes in to specific issues such as posture, repetition, psycho-social etc and to which side & part of the body. For instance, in one of the manufacturing processes repetition was determined as not being significant but the positions of the left arm, grip and wrist movements were. Risk reduction: swap sides and rotate to give the employees adequate recuperation time. Monitor this & keep improving if better solutions are available. Next step is to train the development & implementation teams in using the ART tool so that an ergonomic approach can be adopted, and work processes are developed with a reduction of long term health issues and increased productivity in mind.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Super forum user 
|
Originally Posted by: mikecarr I can observe the activity and see where I need to concentrate my efforts with my H&S heaed on. Just wondering how the tool would help?
With your H&S head on you will be aware that it is not enough that we satisfy ourselves that we know what we are doing, but that we are able to prove this to be the case.
You may or may not learn anything new, but you will be able to demonstrate that you have analysed the process sufficiently.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Super forum user 
|
I have used ART quite a bit in the least couple of years and found it very useful.
I find that the best approach is to video the task to be assessed from several different angles ensuring that I can see the job over several cycles, how each arm and hand moves throughout the job cycle as well as the posture of the back, neck and head. I also ask the job operator several questions focusing on if any special force is used to complete the job, how many breaks does the operator get during the day, when are the breaks and for how long, does the operator feel any pain or discomfort at any stage, is there any job rotation during the shift.
I also take note of environmenrtal conditions such as temperature, noise levels, lighting, draughts etc.
I can then use the video to complete the assessement looking for problem areas such as posture, repetition, grip, hand and arm movements, job cycle time, length of time between breaks.
The guidance provided with the tool will help you to identify problem areas but videoing the job I find is essential.
Edited by user 02 January 2019 13:37:13(UTC)
| Reason: Mesprunts
|
|
|
|
|
|
You cannot post new topics in this forum.
You cannot reply to topics in this forum.
You cannot delete your posts in this forum.
You cannot edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You cannot vote in polls in this forum.