Topic – Ergonomics
Objectives
- Understand the meaning of Ergonomics
- Know the basic Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD’s)
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Tendonitis
- Rotator Cuff
- Epicondylitis
- Trigger finger
- Muscle strains and lower back injuries
- Know the adverse effects of preventable MSD’s on worker productivity
- Know how ergonomics helps in prevention from these musculoskeletal disorders
- Know regulations and protections for workers
- Know how to develop a plan for prevention of MSD’s
Summary
This lecture covers common workplace safety hazards and regulations associated with these hazards.
Video
Reference Materials
OSHA (an agency you should know) covers the common MSD’s that occur and actions you should take to prevent and treat these disorders https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/ergonomics/
Ergonomics is a full field of study (and a degree), however the basics are here and well covered in Wikipedia – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_factors_and_ergonomics
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