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Introduction to Ergonomics

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

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  1. Introduction to Ergonomics What is it?

  2. 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.

  3. Types of office equipment that can be made ergonomically correct: • Chairs • Desks • Computer screens • Keyboards

  4. 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)

  5. Three zones for arranging your workplace: • Primary zone- the distance from elbow to hand. • Secondary zone- within arm’s reach. Use this zone to position times that you will use frequently but don’t need all the time. • Reference zone- outside arm’s reach. Use this zone for your least often used item.

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 8 signs of Repetitive Strain Injury: • Weakness • Fatigue • Lack of endurance • Clumsiness • Stiffness • Hands fall asleep • Tingling, numbness or loss of sensation • Feeling of heaviness

  9. Ergonomics Activity: • Pretend you have just walked into the office and you notice Ms. Sacco’s work environment is NOT GOOD! • Create a word document and answer the following: --List five things that are negatively affecting Ms. Sacco’s work environment. --List five suggestions to improve Ms. Sacco’s productivity and health at work. BE SURE to use specifics that we discussed and also research to find exact ergonomic measurements to ensure Ms. Sacco is working correctly.

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