Management relied on employee comments to determine what improvements needed to be made and then implemented employee recommendations. New practices, such as switching workstations to give muscles a rest, and new equipment to help lift cabinets enabled employees at Woodpro to adjust their work environment to their physical needs. Sequins International, Incorporated Queens, New York Employees at Sequins International, Inc. implemented similar changes when health and safety specialists saw a direct link between worker posture and increased rotator cuff and carpal tunnel injuries. Consultants, workers, management and the union viewed videotapes of employees working and then discussed ways to improve conditions. Sequins, International replaced old, straight-backed chairs with new, ergonomically correct chairs and footrests.
New tables adjust to the height of each user.
The company used an extensive educational program to share ergonomic techniques to prevent and correct MSD's.