Auto and truck assembly plants, parts plants, trains and rail shops, aerospace plants, telecommunications plants, electronics assembly plants, foundries, fish plants, airline terminals, offices, retail stores, mines, fishing vessels, trucks, hotels and restaurants. In short, wherever CAW members work. Ergonomics means changing the workplace, work station, equipment, tools and work organization to meet the needs of the worker, rather than having the worker adjust to the work.
People come in all sorts of shapes and sizes.
We need to ensure where we work and what we work with are changed to meet our needs. People with disabilities need us to meet their needs too. Think about your job. The following are a few ideas to use ergonomic principles to prevent injuries and improve your well-being. Discuss your ideas with your CAW workplace health and safety representative.