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Sunday 19 June 2011
What you can do to prevent injury.
· Develop an Ergonomics program.
· Take proper breaks.
· Health and Fitness.
· Be aware of your hobbies away from work.
Industrial Ergonomics
l By applying ergonomic principles in industrial settings, a safer, healthier and more productive work environment can be developed
· Employees and employers need to know how to minimize risk factors by choosing the best tools and work techniques for a given task
Office Ergonomics
l By applying ergonomic principles to the office setting, risk factors are minimized, productivity is increased, and overall workplace quality is improved.
l The workstation must be adjusted to promote a neutral position while a person works.
Common types of MSD’s
l Tendonitis
l Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
l Tennis Elbow
l Neck and Back injuries
l Strains/Sprains
l Bursitis
l Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
l Trigger finger
Ergonomic related injuries
l May be called:
l CTD’s (cumulative trauma disorders)
l RSI’s (repetitive stress injuries)
l RMI’s (repetitive motion injuries)
l Which are all considered:
l MSD’s (musculoskeletal disorders)
MSD’s can affect muscles, tendons, nerves, joints and spinal disks.
The benefits of an ergonomic program
l Decreased injuries,illnesses, and workers’ compensation costs.
l Increased efficiency at work.
l Increased physical well being.
l Decreased absenteeism and turnover.
l Increase in employee morale.
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