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Ergonomics,[object Object],Industrial and Office,[object Object],Prepared by: Dan Sawall,[object Object],dan.sawall@yahoo.com,[object Object],http://www.linkedin.com/in/dansawall,[object Object]
What is Ergonomics?,[object Object],Ergonomics is not an exact science and can be open to interpretation.  However a little common sensegoes a long way.,[object Object],Ergonomics is:,[object Object],[object Object]
Used to prevent injuries and illnesses associated with the design of physical work.
Science of fitting the work to the user instead of forcing the user to fit the work.
Used to increase employee safety and comfort and to optimize work performance and quality.2,[object Object]
Why Do We Need Ergonomics?,[object Object],Examples of work requirements that can cause discomfort, fatigue, injury, and illness are:,[object Object],[object Object]
Repeated heavy lifting
High pinch forces
Working with hands above shoulders
Handling objects that are sharp, very hot, or very cold.
Long periods of work without a change in body posture.Effects on the Company,[object Object],Effects on the Operator,[object Object],[object Object]
Pain
Illness – sprains, back ache, etc.
Low morale
Frustration & Irritation
Poor Quality
Absenteeism
Higher costs
Higher employee turnover & training3,[object Object]
What are the Benefits?,[object Object],If people feel more at ease and comfortable on the job, they will be safer and there is a higher chance of quality productivity.,[object Object],[object Object]
Higher quality
Reduced operator injury
Increased morale
Greater job satisfaction
Lower medical & insurance costs
Reduced lost time
Lower absenteeism
Less employee turnover4,[object Object]
What are the risks?,[object Object],[object Object]
Fatigue
Physical Exertion

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Notas del editor

  1. TrueTrueFalseA: Report issues whenever it’s convenient.B: Taking a short nap
  2. 6. False7. True8. C. On a holder between the keyboard or next to the screenNo False
  3. TrueTrueFalseA: Report issues whenever it’s convenient.B: Taking a short nap
  4. 6. True7. True8. C: On a holder between keyboard or next to screen9. No10. False