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Introduction to Ergonomics. What is it?. What is Ergonomics. The study of how the physical health of workers is affected by their workplace. Studies have shown that certain things in the workplace (temperature, lighting, air, furniture) can affect employees work speed and health.
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Introduction to Ergonomics What is it?
What is Ergonomics • The study of how the physical health of workers is affected by their workplace. • Studies have shown that certain things in the workplace (temperature, lighting, air, furniture) can affect employees work speed and health. • If work environments are designed ergonomically correct, employees are happier, more efficient, and take less time off.
Types of office equipment that can be made ergonomically correct: • Chairs • Desks • Computer screens • Keyboards
What are benefits to employers of making a workplace ergonomically correct? • Employees will perform more efficiently • Saves you money • No injuries • Workers are not taking time off • Less turnover(people quitting)
What are some of the actions that you should minimize? • Sitting in awkward or twisted postures • Reaching frequently • Maintaining the same posture for too long • Using too much muscular effort even for relatively easy tasks
Injuries from ergonomically incorrect workplace: • Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSIs) • Musculoskeletal Injuries(MSI) • The most frequently reported is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome(CTS). This occurs when a nerve in the wrist is used over and over with the wrong equipment. The wrist is unable to move properly. It is usually caused by long hours of keying at a computer that is not properly adjusted to the worker’s height. • Backache • Headaches • Poor circulation • Eye strain • Allergies
Activity • Make a group of 3 to 4 people. • You will be assigned a picture. Ask the teacher for your picture number. • You are to write down all the ergonomics problems you see in the photo and how you would fix them. • You will present your findings to the class.
