Industrial Working Enviroment
ERGONOMICS is a way of working smarter--not harder by designing tool equipment, work stations and tasks that allow a job to fit the worker and NOT by fitting the worker to the job.
* Layout / type of controls & displays
* Lighting & Temperature
* Process (Heights, reaches, weights)
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) are fastest-growing injury/illness categor (accounting for over 1.8 million annual lost workday cases in 1997 BLS stats).Up 600% over last 11 years.
More lost workdays for Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI’s) (avg = 30 days for a Carpal Tunnel injury)
Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs).
Injuries cause Lesions to tendons of the neck, back, shoulders, arms, wrists or hands
Primary causes: Repetitive movements over long periods of time, Awkward postures and Use of excessive forces
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Up to 15% occurrence rate in certain industries. A natural occurrence with repetitive motion of hands & wrists -- especially
with high force levels and awkward wrist positioning. Proper keyboard positioning and good wrist support can help most PC users avoid
problems. GOOD NEWS: rates have dropped about 30% since 1990 --which most attribute to strong workplace ergonomics programs
CTD RISK CONTROL: REPETITION
Use automatic tools for repetitive tasks (screw and bolt tightening)
Eliminate unnecessary tasks / movements by redesigning maintenance procedures and workstations
Take short, frequent breaks
Alternate tasks and processes to use different muscle groups
ERGONOMICS SUMMARY
Good ergonomic design of tools, processes and furniture can markedly improve personnel comfort, health, morale, and productivity.
Individual effort as part of a departmental workshop team is the greatest means of identifying / improving workplace ergonomic issues.
It’s critical to seek prompt medical aid for symptoms of ergonomic stress / CTDs.
* Layout / type of controls & displays
* Lighting & Temperature
* Process (Heights, reaches, weights)
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) are fastest-growing injury/illness categor (accounting for over 1.8 million annual lost workday cases in 1997 BLS stats).Up 600% over last 11 years.
More lost workdays for Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI’s) (avg = 30 days for a Carpal Tunnel injury)
Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs).
Injuries cause Lesions to tendons of the neck, back, shoulders, arms, wrists or hands
Primary causes: Repetitive movements over long periods of time, Awkward postures and Use of excessive forces
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Up to 15% occurrence rate in certain industries. A natural occurrence with repetitive motion of hands & wrists -- especially
with high force levels and awkward wrist positioning. Proper keyboard positioning and good wrist support can help most PC users avoid
problems. GOOD NEWS: rates have dropped about 30% since 1990 --which most attribute to strong workplace ergonomics programs
CTD RISK CONTROL: REPETITION
Use automatic tools for repetitive tasks (screw and bolt tightening)
Eliminate unnecessary tasks / movements by redesigning maintenance procedures and workstations
Take short, frequent breaks
Alternate tasks and processes to use different muscle groups
ERGONOMICS SUMMARY
Good ergonomic design of tools, processes and furniture can markedly improve personnel comfort, health, morale, and productivity.
Individual effort as part of a departmental workshop team is the greatest means of identifying / improving workplace ergonomic issues.
It’s critical to seek prompt medical aid for symptoms of ergonomic stress / CTDs.
OFFICE ERGONOMIC DESIGN
Lighting
Sitting Posture
Lighting
Sitting Posture
PRODUCT DESIGN
Comfortable
Safety and Easy to Use
Comfortable
Safety and Easy to Use
Office Design By Paul
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