ERGONOMICS In The Workplace

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ERGONOMICSIn The Workplace

Pramit Mishra ASCI PGDHM-5
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ERGONOMICS

• 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

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ERGONOMICS 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.

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Objectives 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

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Major 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

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Some 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.

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CAUSES OF ERGONOMIC- RELATED INJURIES

• Force
• Posture
• Repetition
• Low temperature
• Contact points
• Vibration

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ERGONOMICS(Repetitive Stress Injuries)
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ANATOMY
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Ergonomic 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.

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ERGONOMICS AT WORKPLACE

• Work Area Specifics
• Ergonomic Desk Set Up
• Ergonomic Chair
• Computer Basics
• Noise
• Breaks and Exercise

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HOW 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.

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ERGONOMIC 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.
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COMPUTER 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.

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SOME EXAMPLES-
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IS 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

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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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