Mod01 Wt Intro

• 1. Introduction to ErgonomicsERGONOMICS :: WORKER TRAINING :: INTRODUCTION

2. What is Ergonomics? It is the study of work It is a way to make jobs/tasks fit the employees better It is a way to make work easier ERGONOMICS :: WORKER TRAINING :: INTRODUCTION 3. Fitting the job to the worker ERGONOMICS :: WORKER TRAINING :: INTRODUCTION 4. Fitting the job to the worker QuickTime and aSorenson Video 3 decompressor are needed to see this picture.ERGONOMICS :: WORKER TRAINING :: INTRODUCTION 5. Making jobs easierERGONOMICS :: WORKER TRAINING :: INTRODUCTION 6. Making jobs easierERGONOMICS :: WORKER TRAINING :: INTRODUCTION 7. Factors that make jobsmore difficult Poor LightingAdequate Lighting ERGONOMICS :: WORKER TRAINING :: INTRODUCTION 8. Factors that make jobsmore difficultERGONOMICS :: WORKER TRAINING :: INTRODUCTION 9. How does ergonomicsaffect you? It can help you do work safely It can make you more comfortable It can prevent injuries ERGONOMICS :: WORKER TRAINING :: INTRODUCTION 10. What can you do to help? Be aware of what is happeningin your work area Go to your supervisor withquestions or concerns Report any symptoms tosupervisor or safety people Be a team playerERGONOMICS :: WORKER TRAINING :: INTRODUCTION