Ergonomics relates to the layout of a room or the design of an item (such as furniture or equipment) to maximise user comfort and safety (Craysforth et al., 2012). Ergonomic issues include:
LAYOUT AND SIZE (FEA)
Fire exits should not be blocked with furniture.
Enough space should be there for employees to work efficiently.
Aisles and walkways must be cleared and uncluttered.
FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT (NDC)
Noisy equipment should be kept in a separate area.
Desk areas must be large enough to hold stationery, telephone etc.
Cords should be plugged into nearby sockets to avoid trailing wires.
SEATING, LIGHTING, VENTILATION, TEMPERATURE (SLVT)
RELATED INJURIES
Musculoskeletal disorders: repetitive strain injury (RSI) and upper limb disorders (ULDs)
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QUESTIONS
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2. What causes musculoskeletal disorder?
3. What are the effects of a flickering computer screen?
4. How far away should the computer monitor be away from your eyes?
5. What angle should your elbow be when you are typing?
6. What is a constant temperature?
7. Which department is largely responsible for ergonomic issues?