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Ergonomics Human Machine Work Environment Goal:“Humanization” of Work Design with “E & E”: Ease and EfficiencyTRANSCRIPT
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Derives from the Greek : Ergon (work) and nómos (laws).
Term first used in England in the1940s.
Known as human factors engineering in USA.
Ergonomics is the matching of products, activities and environments
with the needs of people. (Ergonomics Society of Australia)
The science of optimizing the interactions between the person, the job, and the environment.
‘Fitting the job to the worker’ rather than the worker to the job.
Involves the study of the physical, anatomical and psychological aspects of man in his (working) environment.
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Ergonomics
Human Machine
Work Environment
Goal: “Humanization” of WorkDesign with “E & E”: Ease and Efficiency
The Basics of Ergonomics
“The science that saves both lives and dollars”
Disciplines of Ergonomics
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Five aspects of ergonomics Safety and Health
Comfort
Ease of use - Street Signs.
Productivity/performance.
Aesthetics.
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Develops ‘reasonable’ working conditions that do not pose known dangers to human life or health.
Develops working conditions which are well adapted to human characteristics, capabilities, and desires.
Promotes physical, mental, and social health and well-being.
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When workers complain about discomfort or pain.
When workers get sick or injured.
When workers’ performance declines.
When management wants design input .
Determining product liability.
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Setting a lifting standard in a warehouse. How much weight can be lifted How many lifts and for how longMethods of lifting
Designing a keyboard.Layout of keysForce and travel distance of keysFeedback
Determining the need for rest breaks.
Determining if a job has health risks.
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Examples of Ergonomics
Examples of Ergonomics (Cont.)
Examples of Ergonomics (Cont.)
Increase in productivity.
Increase in quality.
Increase in employee morale/Job satisfaction .
Decrease in absenteeism.
Decrease in (RSI) Repetitive Stress Injuries.
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