Ergonomics Hazard
Ergonomics is the science and the art of fitting the job and the workplace to workers’ needs
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Types of Ergonomic
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Physical ergonomics
Human body’s responses to the work loads
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Cognitive ergonomics
Mental processes and capacities of humans at work
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Organizational ergonomics
Organizational structure, policies and process
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Effects of Ergonomic
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Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs) – exposure driven
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Strains/Sprains – instantaneous, event driven
Prevention & Control
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Engineering solutions, where feasible, are the preferred method for ergonomic hazard prevention and control
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Workstation design
Should be designed to accommodate the persons who actually use them
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Design of work methods
Tasks should be altered to reduce stresses associated with CTDs
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Tool design and handles
Tools should be selected and designed to minimize the risks of upper extremity CTDs and back injury