Saturday, August 22, 2020

Ergonomics

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)

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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)

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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)

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RELATED INJURIES

8 Negative Effects of Bad Posture

OCCUPATIONAL MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS - ppt video online download

Musculoskeletal disorders: repetitive strain injury (RSI) and upper limb disorders (ULDs)



See comments for exam questions.

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1 comment:

  1. Dr. JB SamuelAugust 23, 2020 at 3:59 AM

    QUESTIONS

    1. Briefly explain a knowledge of ergonomic issues in the office can contribute to the safety of employees and overall efficiency.

    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?

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