ERGONOMICS

{ MOHAMMED RAFI
NURSING SUPERINTENDENT, HHL, LANKA
  FORCE  REPTITIVE
 HEAVY LIFTING ACTIVITIES
 PUSH OR PUL  OVERHEAD WORK
 CARYING  CONTACT STRESS
 GRIPING  VIBRATION
 AKWARD AND  EXTREME
PROLONGED POSTURE TEMPRATURE

RISK FACTORS FOR DEVELOPIG

MUSCULO-SKELETAL DISORDERS
  DIRECT COST (medical treatment, insurance
premium)
 INDIRECT COST (increased absentism)

EXPENCESS DUE TO WORKERS INJURY

WHAT IS
ERGONOMICS?
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  Ergonomics is designing a job to fit the worker
so the work is safer and more efficient.
Implementing ergonomic solutions can make
employees more comfortable and increase
productivity.

DEFINITION
  Ergonomics is important because when doing a job
and employees body is stressed by an awkward
posture, extreme temperature, or repeated
movement employees musculoskeletal system is
affected. Employees body may begin to have
symptoms such as fatigue, discomfort, and pain,
which can be the first signs of a musculoskeletal
disorder

NEED FOR ERGONOMICS

  Increased saving
 Fewer employees experiencing pain
 Increased productivity
 Increased morale
 Reduced absenteeism

ADVANTAGES
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ERGONOMIC SOLUTIONS
  JOB ROTATION
 JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS
 APPAROPRIATE TOOL
 PARTICIPATORY ERGONOMICS
 ERGONOMIC TRAINING

RISK REDUCTION TECHNIQUES

SUMMARY
THANK YOU!