ergonomics factors
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GLOBAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Presented topic-ERGONOMICS factors in industries
PRESENTED BY:- ABHISHEK VISHWAKARMA12EGJME703
PRESENTED TO:- MR. NAVEEN PORWAL MRS.GUNJAN SHARMA
WHAT IS ERGONOMICS?
“Ergonomics is an applied science concerned with the design of workplaces, tools, and tasks that match the physiological, anatomical, and psychological characteristics and capabilities of the worker.” Vern Putz-Anderson
• Engineering
• Administrative
• Work Practices
Ergonomic Controls
Why do we care about Ergonomics?
MSDs
Contact with Objects
Transportation Related
Falls
All Other
Workplace Violence
Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)Represent 1 in 3 Lost Time Injuries
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Annual Survey, 1996
0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000
MSDs of the Back
Upper ExtremityMSDs
Average Claim
Average Costs per Claim ($)
MSDs Cost Twice the Average Workers’ Compensation Claim
Source: Workers’ Compensation data from Insurance Companies 1993
MultidisciplinaryNature of Ergonomics
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Engineering Psychology
• Engineering
• Medicine
• Anthropology
• Biomechanics
Clearance
Reach
Equipment Size
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Physical Size
ENDURANCE (CAPACITY FOR WORK)
Environmental
• Noise
• Lighting
• Thermal
• Chemical
Cognitive
• Machine Pacing
• Shift Work
• Morale
• Psychosocial
Strength
• Force Requirements
• Male/Female
• Manual Materials Handling
• Decreased injury risk
• Increased productivity
• Decreased mistakes/rework
• Increased efficiency
• Decreased lost work days
• Decreased turnover
• Improved morale
Benefits of Ergonomics
Any query?
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