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Ergonomics
What is Ergonomics?
Ergonomics (or human factors) is the scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of interactions among humans and other elements of a system, and the profession that applies theory, principles, data and methods to design in order to optimize human well-being and overall system performance.
Ergonomics is the science of designing the job, equipment, and workplace to fit the worker. Proper ergonomic design is necessary to prevent occupational soft tissue diseases, which can develop over time and can lead to long-term disability.
Ergonomics is concerned with the ‘fit’ between people and their technological tools and environments. It takes account of the user's capabilities and limitations in seeking to ensure that tasks, equipment, information and the environment suit each user.
To assess the fit between a person and the used technology, ergonomists consider the job (activity)
being done and the demands on the user; the equipment used (its size, shape, and how appropriate
it is for the task), and the information used (how it is presented, accessed, and changed).
Ergonomics draws on many disciplines in its study of humans and their environments, including anthropometry, biomechanics, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, industrial design, kinesiology, physiology and psychology.
Examples of Ergonomic Services:
• MSI Prevention Programs
"Musculoskeletal Injury" or "MSI" means an
injury or disorder of the muscles, tendons,
ligaments, joints, nerves, blood vessels or
related soft tissue including a sprain, strain and inflammation, that may be caused or aggravated by
work. MSI Prevention Programs will work towards eliminating or controlling risk factors that may
create an occupational disease or MSI.
• Ergonomic Assessments or Review
A detailed look at a job, or task and how it relates to a particular worker. The study of all data relating
to the many risk factors and how they may affect the worker and determining the methods to control
the risk factors to lower the risk of an MSI.
• Ergonomic Programs
The purpose of an Ergonomic Program is to eliminate or, if that is not practicable, minimize the risk
of musculoskeletal injury to workers, through the implementation of a 7 phase program.
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