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Ergonomics

Ergonomics. Applications for Ergonomics. Manufac-turing. Home & Leisure. Manufacturing. Service. Office. Safety, Quality, & Efficiency. Principles of Ergonomics. Principle 1. Work in Neutral Postures. Maintain the “S-Curve” of the Spine. The Neck. Keep Elbows in and Shoulders Relaxed.

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Ergonomics

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  1. Ergonomics

  2. Applications for Ergonomics Manufac-turing Home & Leisure Manufacturing Service Office

  3. Safety, Quality, & Efficiency

  4. Principles of Ergonomics

  5. Principle 1 Work in Neutral Postures

  6. Maintain the “S-Curve” of the Spine

  7. The Neck

  8. Keep Elbows in and Shoulders Relaxed

  9. Keep Wrists in Neutral

  10. Summary — Neutral Postures Neck straight Shoulders relaxed Elbows at sides Wrists in neutral Back with S-curve

  11. Point: • To work smarter, work in neutral postures • Evaluate and modify: • work method • tools • workstation design

  12. Principle 2 Reduce Excessive Force

  13. Point: • Think of what you do. • Think of ways to reduce excessive force. • Thousands of ways, only some examples here.

  14. Principle 3 Keep Everything in Easy Reach

  15. Reach Envelope

  16. Principle 4 Work at Proper Heights

  17. Height elbow drawing Most work at elbow height (sitting or standing)

  18. Height elbow hi/lo drawing Exceptions: Heavy = lower Precision = higher

  19. Principle 5 Reduce Excessive Motions

  20. Before After

  21. Principle 6 Minimize Fatigue and Static Load

  22. Principle 7 Minimize Pressure Points

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