ERGONOMICS:

INJURIES:

Improving your Workstation:

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Reading from the screen.

Carrying a laptop.

The most common ergonomic-related injuries are

musculoskeletal injuries. These types of injuries
are also referred to as repetitive strain injuries
and cumulative trauma disorders which are
caused by performing the same task over and
over.

Sitting.
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TYPES OF INJURIES:
Neck strain.
Low back pain.
Carpel tunnel syndrome.
Hand and wrist tendinitis.
Shoulders tendinitis and bursitis.
Tennis and golfers elbow.

Improves employee engagement.

Reduces costs.
Improves productivity.
Improves quality.

IMPORTANCE OF ERGONOMICS:
EXCERCIES AND OTHER GOOD PRACTIES:

SYMPTOMS:
Pain in fingers, and other parts of
the body.
Tingling or numbness.
Joint stiffness.
Inflammation.
Headaches.
Backaches.

Head rolls.
Shoulder Stretch.
Shoulder Arm Swing.
Chin tucks.
Head turns.