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    This document discusses ergonomics and its importance in preventing work-related injuries. It defines ergonomics as the science studying the interaction between humans and their work environment, with the goal of fitting the task to the worker. Poor ergonomics can lead to musculoskeletal disorders and repetitive strain injuries, which account for many occupational illnesses and lost work time. The document provides guidelines for properly adjusting a workstation, including monitor, keyboard, mouse, and seating position. It emphasizes the benefits of ergonomics for both employers through increased productivity and employee health, and employees through identification and prevention of physical pains.

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    This document discusses ergonomics and its importance in preventing work-related injuries. It defines ergonomics as the science studying the interaction between humans and their work environment, with the goal of fitting the task to the worker. Poor ergonomics can lead to musculoskeletal disorders and repetitive strain injuries, which account for many occupational illnesses and lost work time. The document provides guidelines for properly adjusting a workstation, including monitor, keyboard, mouse, and seating position. It emphasizes the benefits of ergonomics for both employers through increased productivity and employee health, and employees through identification and prevention of physical pains.

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    This document discusses ergonomics and its importance in preventing work-related injuries. It defines ergonomics as the science studying the interaction between humans and their work environment, with the goal of fitting the task to the worker. Poor ergonomics can lead to musculoskeletal disorders and repetitive strain injuries, which account for many occupational illnesses and lost work time. The document provides guidelines for properly adjusting a workstation, including monitor, keyboard, mouse, and seating position. It emphasizes the benefits of ergonomics for both employers through increased productivity and employee health, and employees through identification and prevention of physical pains.

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    Ergonomics

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    Veeramani Mari Muthu
    This document discusses ergonomics and its importance in preventing work-related injuries. It defines ergonomics as the science studying the interaction between humans and their work environment, with the goal of fitting the task to the worker. Poor ergonomics can lead to musculoskeletal disorders and repetitive strain injuries, which account for many occupational illnesses and lost work time. The document provides guidelines for properly adjusting a workstation, including monitor, keyboard, mouse, and seating position. It emphasizes the benefits of ergonomics for both employers through increased productivity and employee health, and employees through identification and prevention of physical pains.

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    Presented by- Dr.

    Nitika Jain (PT)

    What is Ergonomics?
    work + rules or laws =

    ERGO + NOMICS = ERGONOMICS


    natural laws of work

    Ergonomics is a science that studies the interaction

    between humans and their work environment


    It is simply fitting the task to the worker rather than

    fitting the worker to the task.

    Why Ergonomics? 1.8 million work-related Musculo-Skeletal Disorders


    (MSDs) each year 600,000 require time away from work to recover from MSD All types of Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) account for 60% of all reported occupational illnesses 27 million people visited a medical professional for RSI of the hand, 40 million have experienced symptoms but did not seek professional help Ergonomics prevents MSDs/RSIs

    MSD/RSI
    Defined as a set of illness associated with on going

    damage to
    Nerves Muscles Tendons Ligaments Joints

    Cartilage

    .continued Signs and Symptoms


    Pain
    Swelling Tightness Stiffness Discomfort Soreness Burning Coldness Tingling Numbness

    Common Problem Areas Neck Back Upper Limb Risk Factors Repetitive motions Personal Factors Work place arrangement Prolonged static posture Reduced Physical activity Psychological Factors

    .continued

    Benefits of Ergonomics Employer Benefits


    Increased employee productivity
    Overall health benefits of the organization Increase in employee morale Reduction in absenteeism and Sick leaves Increased concentration at work and effective usage of organizations assets

    Employee Benefits

    Identification of any hidden cause for any kind of physical pain Knowledge of healthy work habits

    Healthy lifestyle at home and in the office


    Pain free life style

    Ergonomic Guidelines
    Adjusting Workstation
    In a regular workstation there are four basic areas an employee interfaces with
    Monitor
    Keyboard Mouse Chair

    Monitor Placement
    Light sources at the sides
    Distance one arm

    length away At eye level

    Key Board Placement


    Elbow 90 degrees, wrist

    VERSUS

    neutral No wrist rest while typing Negative tilt keyboard

    Mouse Placement

    Seating Adjustments

    Frequently Used Articles Placement

    Laptops
    Always adjust the laptop for

    the screen height Preferentially use a laptop stand or docking station. Use an external mouse and keyboard

    Preventive Stretches & Exercises

    Preventive Stretches & Exercises

    Thank You
    DR.VINOD JAIN NOVA SPORT

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