ergonomics i funded by the netherlands embassy, ankara, turkey
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ERGONOMICS I
Funded by the Netherlands embassy , Ankara, Turkey
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Carpal tunnel syndrome1
Back disorders2
Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome3
Ergonomic Solutions4
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Ergonomic Goals
Finding ways to make strenuous, often repetitive work, less likely to cause muscle and joint injuries -- and still get the job done.
Finding ways to make strenuous, often repetitive work, less likely to cause muscle and joint injuries -- and still get the job done.
ERGONOMICS
Almost 60% of all work-related illnesses in the USA are:
MSDs
Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs)
Soft tissues are involved (muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, blood vessels and nerves)
FREQUENCYFORCE
POSTURETHE GOAL IS TO ELIMINATE AT LEAST ONE FROM EVERY TASK
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Awkward Postures
Highly Repetitive Motion h
High Hand Force …
Repeated Impact …
Heavy, Frequent, Awkward Lifting …
Moderate to High Hand-Arm Vibration …
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Look for These Indicators
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What Are Examples of WMSDs?
CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROM
TENOSINOVITIS
TENDONITIS
STRAIN
SPRAIN
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What Are Examples of WMSDs?
DIGITAL NEURITIS
WHITE FINGER
Pitcher’s SHOLDER
TRIGER FINGER
TENNIS ELBOW ( Golfer’s elbow )
Photos used in this presentation were taken from The presentation of David Ellsworth
*Edmonds Community College- The course supported from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor.