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Ergonomics 2013

Ergonomics 2013. What is Ergonomics?. Derived from the Greek ergon (work) and nomos (laws) to denote the science of work, ergonomics is a systems-oriented discipline, which now applies to all aspects of human activity

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Ergonomics 2013

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  1. Ergonomics 2013

  2. What is Ergonomics? • Derived from the Greek ergon (work) and nomos (laws) to denote the science of work, ergonomics is a systems-oriented discipline, which now applies to all aspects of human activity • It is the profession that applies theoretical principles, data and methods to design in order to optimize human well being and overall system performance.

  3. Why does it matter? • According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), repetitive strain injuries are the nation's most common and costly occupational health problem, affecting hundreds of thousands of American workers, and costing more than $20 billion a year in workers compensation. • According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly two-thirds of all occupational illnesses reported, were caused by exposure to repeated trauma to workers upper body ( the wrist, elbow or shoulder ). One common example of such an injury is carpal tunnel syndrome.

  4. Are you making these mistakes? • http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-57598328-285/wake-up-call-are-you-making-these-five-ergonomics-mistakes/

  5. The Four Pillars of Ergonomics • http://www.humanscale.com/form_function/fourpillars-video.cfm

  6. How to set up an Ergonomic workstation • http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-57598779-285/how-to-set-up-an-ergonomic-workstation/

  7. What else can be done? • Posture strengthening exercises • http://ergonomics.ucla.edu/homepage/exercises.html

  8. What types of products are out there? • http://most-expensive.com/10-computer-keyboards • http://www.bornrich.com/top-10-ergonomic-chairs-for-office-executives.html

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