 Ergonomics is “the art and science of reducing physical discomfort while maximizing productivity”.  A way of studying your work environment, the kind of work you do, and the tools you use to carry out your job duties.  Concerned with improving health, safety, productivity, physical comfort, and promoting interaction amongst people.  Ergonomics (say "er-guh-NOM-iks")

 Design the workplace to accommodate the worker.

 Reduce the most common on-the-job causes of injury such as…  Interacting with vibrating tools  Repetitive movements  Slips and falls  Poor sitting and/or standing posture  Bending over  Lifting heavy objects

 Carpel Tunnel Syndrome  Tendinitis  Rotator Cuff Injuries  Epicondylitis  Trigger Finger  Muscle Strain and Low Back Injuries  MSDs affect the tendons, nerves and muscles and is one of the leading causes of lost workdays. *United States Department of Labor OSHA

 Back pain  Soreness  Shoulder pain  Aching  Tenderness  Hand pain  Numbness  Stiffness  Neck pain  Tingling  Wrist pain  Weakness  Burning sensation  Swelling

 Reduce cost by reduction of ergonomic risk factors  Improve productivity through making workstations/work areas more efficient  Improve employee engagement through training and assessment  Promotes a culture of safety and awareness  Shows stakeholders (internal and external) the commitment to safety and health.  Decrease employee absenteeism

 Provide Management Support  Involve Workers  Provide Training  Identify Problems  Report Early Signs of MSD Symptoms  Implement solution to control hazards  Evaluate *United States Department of Labor;OSHA

 Fit the job to the Worker  Stand  Exercise and Stretch  Door Stretch  Upper Trapezius Stretch  Scalene Stretch  Tricep Stretch  Standing Back Extension  Wrist Stretches (Flexion/Extension)

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