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What
Is Ergonomics?
Also
referred to as Human Factor Engineering, is used to prevent cumulative
musculoskeletal injuries in the workplace. Ergonomics is defined
as the design of equipment, technical systems, jobs, and tasks in
such a way as to improve human safety, health, comfort, and performance.
Ergonomic products aid in the health, safety, comfort, and performance
of the workforce when the environment, equipment, and technical
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Ergonomics
Includes:
BODY
POSTURE & MOVEMENT (Sitting, Standing, Lifting, Pulling, and
Pushing)
ENVIRONMENT (Noise, Vibration, Illumination, and Climate)
TASK & JOB (Appropriate Task, Appropriate Product, and Interesting
Job)
INFORMATION & OPERATION (Visual or Other Senses and Controls) |
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Implement
An Ergonomics Program:
• Management Leadership and Employee Participation
• Reduced Workers Compensation Cost
• Hazard Awareness and Identification
• Reduced Injury Related Cost
• Training and Reinforcement
• Reduced Down-Time
• Mandating the Appropriate Products/Equipment
• Enhanced Productivity
• Job Hazard Analysis
• Enhanced Quality
• Reduced Traumatic Injuries Related to Ergonomics |
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Facts:
Although
there are no regulations yet mandating ergonomics, its severity
and associated costs are obvious in the statistics. Thirty four
percent (34%) of all lost workday injuries and illnesses are caused
by musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Workers Compensation cost
for these disorders accounts for more than $20 billion annually.
Twenty five percent (25%) of the traumatic injuries on the OSHA
logs have an ergonomic cause.
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