WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT AND ERGONOMICS. Describe the history of ergonomics Understand workstation design principle Understand ergonomic risk ◦ Understand.

WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT

AND ERGONOMICS

Describe the history of ergonomics

Understand workstation design principle Understand ergonomic risk

Understand Workplace Environment

Appreciate the proper and safe methods of ergonomics in the workplace

Ergonomics comes from the Greek root words ergos meaning work

and nomos meaning laws -the laws of work

Hence ergonomists study human capabilities in relationship to work demands

As early as 18th century doctors noted that workers who required to maintain body positions for long periods of time developed musculoskeletal problems

Within last 20 years research has clearly established connections between certain job tasks and MSD (Musculoskeletal Disorders)

PART V - GENERAL DUTIES OF DESIGNERS MANUFACTURERS AND SUPPLIERS

section 20 - persons who design manufacture import or supply any plant for use at work

section 21 - persons who design manufacture import or supply any substance for use at work

to facilitate the maximization both comfort and productivity in the workplace

to successfully develop environments that conform to the people in them instead of requiring people to conform to their environments

It is important to maintain the natural S-curve of the back whether sitting or standing The most important part of this S is in the lower back which means that it is good to keep a slight sway backWhen standing putting one foot up on a footrest helps to keep the spinal column in proper alignment

The 100000 m2 of office space is subdivided into 200 workspace units which accomodate 32-38 workstations

as well as support facilities likemeeting room(s) social area concentrationtelephone cells etc

Adjustable back height and angle1048721Adjustable arm restsAdjustable height1048721Five star base

Unsatisfactory ldquoDesignrdquoWorkstation

Reaching for mouseMonitor too lowKeyboard too high wrists bentChair too high feet should be flat on the floor or on a foot restDocument holder too far backNo arms on the chairBad posture leaning forward

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Relaxation

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