Pam has worked for whsq for 11 years including as a small. Why working in a comfortable, well equipped environment is better for your health. Ergonomic design reduces risk factors known to contribute to occupational ergonomic injuries and illnesses, such as sprains and strains and cumulative trauma disorders ctds. Ergonomics is a way to work smarter not harder by designing of tools, equipment, work stations and tasks to fit the job to the worker not the worker to the job. Introduction to ergonomics in the workplace discover why working in a comfortable, well equipped environment is better for your workers health. Anthropometry is the study of human sizing the dimensions of the different parts of the body. Inefficiency when worker effort produces suboptimal output. The goal of ergonomics is to optimize the relationships between the worker, the task and the environment, in a cost effective manner, by modifying peoples work to be within their capabilities. Introduction to ergonomics in the workplace webinar presentation. Introduction ergonomics in general industry welcome given current osha and industry information regarding worksite incidents and disabling injuries, the student should be able to recognize the hazards associated with musculoskeletal disorders referred to as msds and repetitive motion disorder rmd injuries in the workplace. Michelle has qualifications in occupational health and safety and ergonomics. Introduction to safe patient handling building sph. Students are introduced to ergonomic risk factors by watching a dvd.
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It is designed to cover the basics of ergonomics with an emphasis on practical applications, such as stretches and exercises. Introduction 1 1 introduction in the past, the man has been. Fancy word for the science of arranging and calibrating the work environment to fit the employees body or making your apparatus work for you and not you working for it. This workers compensation regulator webinar presented by michelle james a. Ergonomics is a term thrown around by health professionals and marketing mavens with a cavalier attitude.
Ergonomics introduction human resources western university. Control of corrosion on underwater piles ppt with pdf report. This video is about learning about the introduction of ergonomics. Pdf introduction to ergonomics, 3rd edition by r s bridger. Introduction to ergonomics definition branch of science that applies what is known about human behavior, mental processes, and anatomy and physiology to. Ergonomics the scientific discipline concerned with understanding of interactions among humans and other elements of a system, and the profession that applies theory, principles, methods and data to design in. Introduction ergonomics the scientific discipline concerned with understanding of interactions among humans and other elements of a system, and the profession that applies theory, principles, methods and data to design in order to optimize human wellbeing and overall system performance. Ergonomics safety training powerpoint presentations. Unit 7 introduction to workplace ergonomics 3 unit 7 overview this unit introduces your students to basic ergonomics information and concepts that are relevant to workers of all ages and to all types of workplaces. Ergonomics introduction the ergonomics program at western was developed to assist staff and faculty work safely, efficiently and optimize their comfort. Ergonomics leads to healthy and painfree workers who are more likely to be engaged and productive.
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Ppt chapter 1 intro to ergonomics jifrry jidih academia. Grantee materials by topic occupational safety and. Ergonomics ergon work nomos law the laws to be observed at work 1 definitions of ergonomics ergonomics. Designing jobs, equipment, and work tasks to fit human physical characteristics and energy limitations. The simplest and most common form of anthropometry is static anthropometry, where people are measured in unmoving, defined postures. An introduction to ergonomics is the property of its rightful owner. Introduction to ergonomics human factors and ergonomics.
Ergonomics means fitting the job to the worker, including. Solutions to common barriers workers come in all different sizes. A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. Ergonomics doesnt have to be costly and can even save you money. The international ergonomics association has adopted this technical definition. Ergonomics the study of the design of work in relation to the physiological and psychological capabilities of people matching the work place to the worker. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. Branch of science that applies what is known about human behavior, mental processes, and anatomy and physiology.
Michelle has worked for whsq for the last 18 years including as an ergonomics inspector. The 3rd edition of introduction to ergonomics is continuing in the same approach of earlier two editions, with ample coverage of all major topics of ergonomics. Description of ergonomic design 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 wellbeing and overall system performance. If so, share your ppt presentation slides online with. Jan 31, 1995 the past decade has seen the development and testing of an increasingly large set of ergonomics tools. The chapter 1 is a gentle introduction to the subject which. Introduction to ergonomics in animal careawareness training proposal. Ergonomics is a way of designing workstations, work practices, and work flow to accommodate the capabilities of workers. Introduction to ergonomics in the workplace youtube. Introduction ergonomics in construction welcome given current osha and industry information regarding construction worksite incidents and disabling injuries, the student should be able to recognize the hazards associated with musculoskeletal disorders referred to as msds and repetitive motion disorder rmd injuries in construction. Aug 16, 2015 this workers compensation regulator webinar presented by michelle james and pam knobel, discusses what ergonomics involves, the role of an ergonomist, the benefits of applying ergonomic. Ergonomics can help make the work more comfortable for the individual worker. With all this different verbiage flying at you, you are probably starting to wonder, what is ergonomics.
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It considers body dimensions, mobility, and the bodys stress behavior. Ergonomics is the science of fitting workplace conditions and job demands to the capabilities of the working population interaction between the operator and the job demands. Fatigue in badly designed jobs people tire unnecessarily. Safety training for construction and general industry workers. Discover what comfort and efficiency is, and how they impact ergonomics. University of massachusetts at lowell, north campus. Ergonomics is the science of making things comfy and efficient. Jan 08, 2017 ergonomics ppt with pdf report for free download. Introduction to ergonomics in the workplace worksafe. Osha has developed industry or taskspecific guidelines for a number of industries based on current incidence rates and.
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