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WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT
AND ERGONOMICS
Describe the history of ergonomics
Understand workstation design principle Understand ergonomic risk
Understand Workplace Environment
Appreciate the proper and safe methods of ergonomics in the workplace
Ergonomics comes from the Greek root words ergos meaning work
and nomos meaning laws -the laws of work
Hence ergonomists study human capabilities in relationship to work demands
As early as 18th century doctors noted that workers who required to maintain body positions for long periods of time developed musculoskeletal problems
Within last 20 years research has clearly established connections between certain job tasks and MSD (Musculoskeletal Disorders)
PART V - GENERAL DUTIES OF DESIGNERS MANUFACTURERS AND SUPPLIERS
section 20 - persons who design manufacture import or supply any plant for use at work
section 21 - persons who design manufacture import or supply any substance for use at work
to facilitate the maximization both comfort and productivity in the workplace
to successfully develop environments that conform to the people in them instead of requiring people to conform to their environments
It is important to maintain the natural S-curve of the back whether sitting or standing The most important part of this S is in the lower back which means that it is good to keep a slight sway backWhen standing putting one foot up on a footrest helps to keep the spinal column in proper alignment
The 100000 m2 of office space is subdivided into 200 workspace units which accomodate 32-38 workstations
as well as support facilities likemeeting room(s) social area concentrationtelephone cells etc
Adjustable back height and angle1048721Adjustable arm restsAdjustable height1048721Five star base
Unsatisfactory ldquoDesignrdquoWorkstation
Reaching for mouseMonitor too lowKeyboard too high wrists bentChair too high feet should be flat on the floor or on a foot restDocument holder too far backNo arms on the chairBad posture leaning forward
Practice Wellness at Work and Home
ExerciseNutrition
Relaxation
Body Mind
Spirit
Describe the history of ergonomics
Understand workstation design principle Understand ergonomic risk
Understand Workplace Environment
Appreciate the proper and safe methods of ergonomics in the workplace
Ergonomics comes from the Greek root words ergos meaning work
and nomos meaning laws -the laws of work
Hence ergonomists study human capabilities in relationship to work demands
As early as 18th century doctors noted that workers who required to maintain body positions for long periods of time developed musculoskeletal problems
Within last 20 years research has clearly established connections between certain job tasks and MSD (Musculoskeletal Disorders)
PART V - GENERAL DUTIES OF DESIGNERS MANUFACTURERS AND SUPPLIERS
section 20 - persons who design manufacture import or supply any plant for use at work
section 21 - persons who design manufacture import or supply any substance for use at work
to facilitate the maximization both comfort and productivity in the workplace
to successfully develop environments that conform to the people in them instead of requiring people to conform to their environments
It is important to maintain the natural S-curve of the back whether sitting or standing The most important part of this S is in the lower back which means that it is good to keep a slight sway backWhen standing putting one foot up on a footrest helps to keep the spinal column in proper alignment
The 100000 m2 of office space is subdivided into 200 workspace units which accomodate 32-38 workstations
as well as support facilities likemeeting room(s) social area concentrationtelephone cells etc
Adjustable back height and angle1048721Adjustable arm restsAdjustable height1048721Five star base
Unsatisfactory ldquoDesignrdquoWorkstation
Reaching for mouseMonitor too lowKeyboard too high wrists bentChair too high feet should be flat on the floor or on a foot restDocument holder too far backNo arms on the chairBad posture leaning forward
Practice Wellness at Work and Home
ExerciseNutrition
Relaxation
Body Mind
Spirit
Ergonomics comes from the Greek root words ergos meaning work
and nomos meaning laws -the laws of work
Hence ergonomists study human capabilities in relationship to work demands
As early as 18th century doctors noted that workers who required to maintain body positions for long periods of time developed musculoskeletal problems
Within last 20 years research has clearly established connections between certain job tasks and MSD (Musculoskeletal Disorders)
PART V - GENERAL DUTIES OF DESIGNERS MANUFACTURERS AND SUPPLIERS
section 20 - persons who design manufacture import or supply any plant for use at work
section 21 - persons who design manufacture import or supply any substance for use at work
to facilitate the maximization both comfort and productivity in the workplace
to successfully develop environments that conform to the people in them instead of requiring people to conform to their environments
It is important to maintain the natural S-curve of the back whether sitting or standing The most important part of this S is in the lower back which means that it is good to keep a slight sway backWhen standing putting one foot up on a footrest helps to keep the spinal column in proper alignment
The 100000 m2 of office space is subdivided into 200 workspace units which accomodate 32-38 workstations
as well as support facilities likemeeting room(s) social area concentrationtelephone cells etc
Adjustable back height and angle1048721Adjustable arm restsAdjustable height1048721Five star base
Unsatisfactory ldquoDesignrdquoWorkstation
Reaching for mouseMonitor too lowKeyboard too high wrists bentChair too high feet should be flat on the floor or on a foot restDocument holder too far backNo arms on the chairBad posture leaning forward
Practice Wellness at Work and Home
ExerciseNutrition
Relaxation
Body Mind
Spirit
Hence ergonomists study human capabilities in relationship to work demands
As early as 18th century doctors noted that workers who required to maintain body positions for long periods of time developed musculoskeletal problems
Within last 20 years research has clearly established connections between certain job tasks and MSD (Musculoskeletal Disorders)
PART V - GENERAL DUTIES OF DESIGNERS MANUFACTURERS AND SUPPLIERS
section 20 - persons who design manufacture import or supply any plant for use at work
section 21 - persons who design manufacture import or supply any substance for use at work
to facilitate the maximization both comfort and productivity in the workplace
to successfully develop environments that conform to the people in them instead of requiring people to conform to their environments
It is important to maintain the natural S-curve of the back whether sitting or standing The most important part of this S is in the lower back which means that it is good to keep a slight sway backWhen standing putting one foot up on a footrest helps to keep the spinal column in proper alignment
The 100000 m2 of office space is subdivided into 200 workspace units which accomodate 32-38 workstations
as well as support facilities likemeeting room(s) social area concentrationtelephone cells etc
Adjustable back height and angle1048721Adjustable arm restsAdjustable height1048721Five star base
Unsatisfactory ldquoDesignrdquoWorkstation
Reaching for mouseMonitor too lowKeyboard too high wrists bentChair too high feet should be flat on the floor or on a foot restDocument holder too far backNo arms on the chairBad posture leaning forward
Practice Wellness at Work and Home
ExerciseNutrition
Relaxation
Body Mind
Spirit
As early as 18th century doctors noted that workers who required to maintain body positions for long periods of time developed musculoskeletal problems
Within last 20 years research has clearly established connections between certain job tasks and MSD (Musculoskeletal Disorders)
PART V - GENERAL DUTIES OF DESIGNERS MANUFACTURERS AND SUPPLIERS
section 20 - persons who design manufacture import or supply any plant for use at work
section 21 - persons who design manufacture import or supply any substance for use at work
to facilitate the maximization both comfort and productivity in the workplace
to successfully develop environments that conform to the people in them instead of requiring people to conform to their environments
It is important to maintain the natural S-curve of the back whether sitting or standing The most important part of this S is in the lower back which means that it is good to keep a slight sway backWhen standing putting one foot up on a footrest helps to keep the spinal column in proper alignment
The 100000 m2 of office space is subdivided into 200 workspace units which accomodate 32-38 workstations
as well as support facilities likemeeting room(s) social area concentrationtelephone cells etc
Adjustable back height and angle1048721Adjustable arm restsAdjustable height1048721Five star base
Unsatisfactory ldquoDesignrdquoWorkstation
Reaching for mouseMonitor too lowKeyboard too high wrists bentChair too high feet should be flat on the floor or on a foot restDocument holder too far backNo arms on the chairBad posture leaning forward
Practice Wellness at Work and Home
ExerciseNutrition
Relaxation
Body Mind
Spirit
PART V - GENERAL DUTIES OF DESIGNERS MANUFACTURERS AND SUPPLIERS
section 20 - persons who design manufacture import or supply any plant for use at work
section 21 - persons who design manufacture import or supply any substance for use at work
to facilitate the maximization both comfort and productivity in the workplace
to successfully develop environments that conform to the people in them instead of requiring people to conform to their environments
It is important to maintain the natural S-curve of the back whether sitting or standing The most important part of this S is in the lower back which means that it is good to keep a slight sway backWhen standing putting one foot up on a footrest helps to keep the spinal column in proper alignment
The 100000 m2 of office space is subdivided into 200 workspace units which accomodate 32-38 workstations
as well as support facilities likemeeting room(s) social area concentrationtelephone cells etc
Adjustable back height and angle1048721Adjustable arm restsAdjustable height1048721Five star base
Unsatisfactory ldquoDesignrdquoWorkstation
Reaching for mouseMonitor too lowKeyboard too high wrists bentChair too high feet should be flat on the floor or on a foot restDocument holder too far backNo arms on the chairBad posture leaning forward
Practice Wellness at Work and Home
ExerciseNutrition
Relaxation
Body Mind
Spirit
section 20 - persons who design manufacture import or supply any plant for use at work
section 21 - persons who design manufacture import or supply any substance for use at work
to facilitate the maximization both comfort and productivity in the workplace
to successfully develop environments that conform to the people in them instead of requiring people to conform to their environments
It is important to maintain the natural S-curve of the back whether sitting or standing The most important part of this S is in the lower back which means that it is good to keep a slight sway backWhen standing putting one foot up on a footrest helps to keep the spinal column in proper alignment
The 100000 m2 of office space is subdivided into 200 workspace units which accomodate 32-38 workstations
as well as support facilities likemeeting room(s) social area concentrationtelephone cells etc
Adjustable back height and angle1048721Adjustable arm restsAdjustable height1048721Five star base
Unsatisfactory ldquoDesignrdquoWorkstation
Reaching for mouseMonitor too lowKeyboard too high wrists bentChair too high feet should be flat on the floor or on a foot restDocument holder too far backNo arms on the chairBad posture leaning forward
Practice Wellness at Work and Home
ExerciseNutrition
Relaxation
Body Mind
Spirit
to facilitate the maximization both comfort and productivity in the workplace
to successfully develop environments that conform to the people in them instead of requiring people to conform to their environments
It is important to maintain the natural S-curve of the back whether sitting or standing The most important part of this S is in the lower back which means that it is good to keep a slight sway backWhen standing putting one foot up on a footrest helps to keep the spinal column in proper alignment
The 100000 m2 of office space is subdivided into 200 workspace units which accomodate 32-38 workstations
as well as support facilities likemeeting room(s) social area concentrationtelephone cells etc
Adjustable back height and angle1048721Adjustable arm restsAdjustable height1048721Five star base
Unsatisfactory ldquoDesignrdquoWorkstation
Reaching for mouseMonitor too lowKeyboard too high wrists bentChair too high feet should be flat on the floor or on a foot restDocument holder too far backNo arms on the chairBad posture leaning forward
Practice Wellness at Work and Home
ExerciseNutrition
Relaxation
Body Mind
Spirit
It is important to maintain the natural S-curve of the back whether sitting or standing The most important part of this S is in the lower back which means that it is good to keep a slight sway backWhen standing putting one foot up on a footrest helps to keep the spinal column in proper alignment
The 100000 m2 of office space is subdivided into 200 workspace units which accomodate 32-38 workstations
as well as support facilities likemeeting room(s) social area concentrationtelephone cells etc
Adjustable back height and angle1048721Adjustable arm restsAdjustable height1048721Five star base
Unsatisfactory ldquoDesignrdquoWorkstation
Reaching for mouseMonitor too lowKeyboard too high wrists bentChair too high feet should be flat on the floor or on a foot restDocument holder too far backNo arms on the chairBad posture leaning forward
Practice Wellness at Work and Home
ExerciseNutrition
Relaxation
Body Mind
Spirit
The 100000 m2 of office space is subdivided into 200 workspace units which accomodate 32-38 workstations
as well as support facilities likemeeting room(s) social area concentrationtelephone cells etc
Adjustable back height and angle1048721Adjustable arm restsAdjustable height1048721Five star base
Unsatisfactory ldquoDesignrdquoWorkstation
Reaching for mouseMonitor too lowKeyboard too high wrists bentChair too high feet should be flat on the floor or on a foot restDocument holder too far backNo arms on the chairBad posture leaning forward
Practice Wellness at Work and Home
ExerciseNutrition
Relaxation
Body Mind
Spirit
Adjustable back height and angle1048721Adjustable arm restsAdjustable height1048721Five star base
Unsatisfactory ldquoDesignrdquoWorkstation
Reaching for mouseMonitor too lowKeyboard too high wrists bentChair too high feet should be flat on the floor or on a foot restDocument holder too far backNo arms on the chairBad posture leaning forward
Practice Wellness at Work and Home
ExerciseNutrition
Relaxation
Body Mind
Spirit
Unsatisfactory ldquoDesignrdquoWorkstation
Reaching for mouseMonitor too lowKeyboard too high wrists bentChair too high feet should be flat on the floor or on a foot restDocument holder too far backNo arms on the chairBad posture leaning forward
Practice Wellness at Work and Home
ExerciseNutrition
Relaxation
Body Mind
Spirit
Practice Wellness at Work and Home
ExerciseNutrition
Relaxation
Body Mind
Spirit
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