Workplace Ergonomics

What is Ergonomics?
The word “ERGO” means “work”

“NOMICS” Means “Rules” or “Laws”

Ergonomics literally means

“The laws of work”
 SO WHAT IS
ERGONOMICS EXACTLY?
It is study of people efficiency at their working environment.

It is one of the definition of Ergonomics.

It is understandable that there are different definitions because

ergonomics is all about differences
DIFFERENCES

This are differences in size, shape,

strength and ability of individual
workers.

This differences call for different

designs in equipment , furniture,
Workstations and routines.
 ERGONOMICS

 Ergonomics is used in a
workplace to help prevent
repetitive and cumulative
injuries.
 3 Main Ergonomic Principles:

1. Work activities should permit worker to adopt several different

healthy and safe postures.
2. Muscle forces should be done by the largest appropriate muscle
groups available
3. Work activities s/b performed with joints at about mid-point of
their ROM (esp. head, trunk, UE)
 FACTS

The average person working at a keyboard can perform 50,000 to

200,000 keystrokes a day
Overexertion & falls are the most common cause of workplace
injury
An average of 125,000 back injuries due to improper lifting each
year.
Muscles overuse results in tiny tears in the muscles and scarring;
these contribute to inflammation and muscle stiffness
 Ergonomic Factors

Two Categories of Ergonomic Factors

1. Environmental
◦ Hearing
◦ Vision
◦ General comfort and health
2. Physical
 Environmental Factors
Some examples of ergonomic environmental problems are:
◦ Sick Building Syndrome
◦ Excessive noise
◦ Improper lighting
◦ Temperature extremes
 Interesting, right?
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