Title: ERGONOMICS In The Workplace
1ERGONOMICSIn The Workplace
Pramit Mishra ASCI PGDHM-5
2ERGONOMICS
- Simply, what a work involves and what are the
things that one can do to work better. - Or
- Ergonomics is the science that focuses on
equipment design at workplaces with a view to
reduce fatigue and discomfort in workers by
improving working conditions - 2 factors-
- Physical
- Environmental
3ERGONOMICS AND WORKING CONDITION-
- In case of any working condition(office work
culture) relationship between the employees and
the work place. Ergonomics has a prime objective
is to provide and maintain a healthy user
friendly environment. Properly applied, And
ergonomic principles support each person's desire
to find zone of individuals comfort and care.
4Objectives of Ergonomic
- Provide basic training regarding the
identification, evaluation, and control of
ergonomic exposures and hazards. - This will include
- The role of ergonomics
- Ergonomics-related injuries and their causes
- Proper workstation arrangement
- Controlling ergonomic hazards
5Major Problems Arising-
- Repetitive strain injury (R.S.I.)
- Work Related Upper Limb Disorder(W.R.U.L.D)
- Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD)
- Fatigue
- Migraine headaches and eye strain
6Some Startling Data
- Most of the back injuries in todays society are
because of use of computers. - 1998 data shows that RSI increased by 22 in just
2 years. - In (2001-2003) a survey on nearly 1200 I.T.
experts in Banglore,Reported varying degree of
C.R.I. severity. - 55 developed C.R.I. just because of computer
dependent careers.
7CAUSES OF ERGONOMIC- RELATED INJURIES
- Force
- Posture
- Repetition
- Low temperature
- Contact points
- Vibration
8ERGONOMICS(Repetitive Stress Injuries)
9ANATOMY
10Ergonomic Its Importance at Workplace
- Ergonomics are adopted so that it keeps one
healthy, increases productivity and efficiency,
maintains quality and boosts the general morale
of the work force.
11ERGONOMICS AT WORKPLACE
- Work Area Specifics
- Ergonomic Desk Set Up
- Ergonomic Chair
- Computer Basics
- Noise
- Breaks and Exercise
12HOW DO THESE ERGONOMICS HELP
- Work Area Specifics-
- Must be provided with large enough space to work
and sit comfortably. - Ergonomic Desk Set Up-
- It provide the right posture, prevent from R.S.I.
and Carpel Tunnel Syndrome. Even maintain
distance between eyes and monitor.
13ERGONOMIC CHAIR-
The height is an ideal parameter for every type
of ergonomic chair. It balance the posture and
sitting Condition of employee so it should be
height adjustable.
14COMPUTER BASICS-
- ERGONOMIC DESK-Availability of proper desk.
- ERGONOMIC MONITOR-Distance should be 20-30 inches
to the setting and screen should not be very
bright. - ERGONOMIC KEYBOARDS-Prevents from wrist as well
as fingers pain and easy to work without strain.
15SOME EXAMPLES-
16IS ERGONOMICS A BIG DEAL?
- Yes, because-
- It mitigate the threats expected to affect the
employees - It provide more ease and comfort at work
- It enhances the work efficiency of workplaces
17 And now that you know why ergonomics in the
workplace is important and how you should go
about following it, march into your work place
with a renewed sense of work ethics and regain
that efficiency
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