ERONOMIC FACTS
What does Ergonomics mean?
What is the study of people's efficiency in their working environment.
What causes Ergonomic Injuries?
Heavy, Frequent, or Awkward Lifting
Pushing, Pulling or Carrying Loads
Working in Awkward Postures
Repetitive or Intensive Work
Vibration
Contact Stress
Ways to reduce low work
Raise and/or tilt the work for better access
Use a stool for ground level work
Use tools with longer handles
Alternate between bending, kneeling, sitting, and squatting
What does Ergo mean?
What is the Greek meaning for Work
Risk Factors
Duration of exposure
Frequency of exposure
Intensity of exposure
Ways to Reduce repetition
Arrange work to avoid unnecessary motions
Let power tools and machinery do the work
Spread repetitive work out during the day
Take stretch pauses
Rotate task with co-workers if possible
Change hands or motions frequently
What does nomics mean?
What is Fields of Study
What is Combinations of risk factors mean?
The more risk factors you have at once, the more likely an injury will occur.
What is a musculoskeletal injury?
An injury that affects a human body movement that involves muscles, bones, tendons.
Where pain occur with improper posture?
What is Back pain, neck pain, Eye pain, Wrist Pain
Types of Awkward postures
Extended reaching
Bending or twisting of the trunk
Working with arms away from the body Kneeling or squatting
What are signs and symptoms of ergonomic injuries
Pain is persistent, severe or worsening
Pain radiates
Symptoms include numbness or tingling
Symptoms keep you from sleeping at night
Fingers blanch or turning white
Benefits of ergonomics
Helps to prevent injuries
Improve quality of work and life
Reduce fatigue and discomfort
Increased productivity and efficiency
Types Of Low Work Postures
Bending
Kneeling
Squatting
What you can do to Prevent Ergonomic Injuries
Recognize and report signs and symptoms early
Get involved in ergonomics
Stretching, Breaks, Eliminate or reduce exposure to activities that cause pain