Lecture 13 Sewing Room Ergonomics …

What is Ergonomics … This is the combination of two words … This is the combination of two words … Ergo means “Work” Ergo means “Work” Nomos means “Natural laws of” or “Study of” Nomos means “Natural laws of” or “Study of” This is the science to study human characteristics for the appropriate design of living and work environment. This is the science to study human characteristics for the appropriate design of living and work environment.

What is Ergonomics … It may also be defined as It may also be defined as Matching the physical capacity of worker to the physical requirements of the job Matching the physical capacity of worker to the physical requirements of the job Simply we can say Simply we can say Key to healthy and safe working environment. Key to healthy and safe working environment.

Goals of Ergonomics … Occupational injury and illness reduction Occupational injury and illness reduction Workers compensation cost control Workers compensation cost control Productivity Improvement Productivity Improvement Work Quality Improvement Work Quality Improvement Absenteeism Reduction Absenteeism Reduction Compliance Compliance

Methodology to achieve goals … Evaluation and control of work site risk factor Evaluation and control of work site risk factor Identification and quantification of fixed work site risk conditions Identification and quantification of fixed work site risk conditions Recommendation of engineering and administrative controls to reduce the identified risk conditions Recommendation of engineering and administrative controls to reduce the identified risk conditions Education of management and workers to risk conditions Education of management and workers to risk conditions

Fundamental Ergonomic Principles. Use Proper Tools Use Proper Tools Keep repetitive motions to a minimum Keep repetitive motions to a minimum Avoid awkward postures Avoid awkward postures Use safe lifting procedures Use safe lifting procedures Get proper rest Get proper rest