SAFE 101 NSC Chapter 15 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-09QKNWTLw

What is IAQ? Elements found inside a building that could affect occupant well-being and health

IAQ Contaminants Environmental Tobacco Smoke Microbial Contamination Molds in the Environment Toxic Molds Dust Carbon Dioxide

IAQ Resolutions Pollutant Source Removal Increase Ventilation Rates and Air Distribution Exhausting Contaminated Air Air Cleaning Education and Communication

SAFE 101 NSC Chapter 16 MARCH 1, 2014

Ergonomics Categories Anatomy and physiology Anthropometrics Biomechanics Engineering Psychology Industrial design

Fit the task to the human Ergonomics Purpose Fit the task to the human

Ergonomics Physical Challenges Neutral posture Manual Material Handling Awkward posture Force Repetition Contact stress Vibration Personal

Ergonomics Environmental challenges Physical Mental challenges Information processing Work hours

Ergonomics CTDs Symptoms Types CTS Tennis elbow Bursitis

Ergonomics Manual Material Handling NIOSH Lifting Equation

Ergonomics Machine displays and controls Visual display Auditory display Controls Compatible Coding Arrangement Consistency!

Ergonomics Work Station Design Efficiency Adjustability Flexibility Power assisted

GROUP ACTIVITY   PART 1:  Identify at least three different items in your everyday life that clearly incorporate ergonomic design. For each of these items, list the item, describe the ergonomic design, and explain the ergonomic benefit (how does the ergonomic design improve the item and reduce injury potential or increase efficiency). PART 2:  Identify an item that could be improved upon. Describe the item deficiencies and what could be done to improve on the ergonomic design to reduce injury potential or increase efficiency.