PPT-Office Workstation Ergonomics

DISCLAIMER This training material presents very important pertinent information It should not be assumed however that this program satisfies every legal requirement of every state Some states require the training be developed and delivered by an individual with specific training and experience. Facilities Environment. ERGOMINICS. “ERGONOMICS”. The term "ergonomics" is derived from two Greek words. :. ". ergon. ," meaning work, and . ". nomoi. ," meaning natural . laws.. Ergonomists . study human capabilities in relationship to work demands.. er. -go-nom-. ics. Ergo. Dave. Ergonomics: What, Why, and How. Ergo.Dave.CPE.LLC@Hotmail.com. . CPE LLC. Ergonomics definitions. Fitting the task to the person. an applied science concerned with designing and arranging things people use so that the people and things interact most efficiently and safely —called also . Dr Richard Graveling FIEHF. Principal Ergonomics Consultant. IOM, Edinburgh. Ergonomics – What Works?. Brief overview of . E. rgonomics. Comments on two Cochrane reviews. Exploration of what works in Ergonomics. Valley Family Medicine. Clinical Informatics Curriculum. Updated 07/2015. What are Computer Ergonomics?. Ergonomics: science . of designing a job, equipment and/or workplace to fit the worker. . Goal: optimize ". Ohio University, Athens. Chris . Rasch. Xiaodong. Song. Seth Taylor. Erik . Blotzer. Client: . Marty . Dagostino. Advisor: . Diana . Schwerha. Instructor: . Gary . Weckman. Team Members:. Introduction. This material was produced under grant [SH22236SH1]from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial. In this course, we will discuss the following: . Definition of ergonomics. Workplace problems, injuries and losses due to ergonomic issues. Types, signs and symptoms, and risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Safety Moments Topic: Material Handling, Ergonomics, Lifting, Ladders A Safety Moment is a brief safety talk about a specific subject at the beginning of a meeting or shift. Also known as safety minutes or safety chats, these talks can be done in a variety of ways, but are typically a brief (2-5 minute) discussion on a safety related topic. They can cover a variety of safety topics and remind employees of the importance of being safe; at work, at home and in all aspects of our lives. Presented . by:. Ginger . Edgecombe Dorsey, . Ph.D.. APHIS Ergonomics Program Manager. Ergonomics. Definition: Fitting the job to the worker.. Goals:. Work in neutral postures (i.e. the position that requires the least amount of muscle force and allows maximal room for blood flow).. Ginger . Edgecombe Dorsey, . Ph.D.. APHIS Ergonomics Program Manager. Ergonomics. Definition: Fitting the job to the worker.. Goals:. Work in neutral postures.. Seeks to improve the interaction between humans and the machines & tools they use to perform their work.. . Ajith. . Edirisinghe. Institute of Industrial-Techno Management (. Pvt. ) Ltd,. Certificate Course in Occupational Health & Safety 2008. Modified & Presented by . Sugath. . Vimalasundara. Describe the study and goals of occupational ergonomics.. Identify . the signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal injuries.. Recognize . and describe the different types of common musculoskeletal injuries and illnesses.. Ergonomics (. er'gõ. . nom'iks. ): . The study of work and the relationship of work to the physical and cognitive capabilities of people . Fitting the job (tools, tasks, and environment) to the employee, instead of forcing the worker to fit the job. team training . T. o . enhance . bus operator . ergonomics, health, . and safety. A training template for transit agencies. [Add the transit agency name, class title, training date and other information here].