1. Ergonomics and Work station design
Module 16

2. The interrelationship between people and their workplace
Ergonomics
The interrelationship between people and their workplace
Designing:
Equipment
Work stations
Day-to-day tasks
To reduce operator error,
accidents and ill health

3. Ergonomics Considers: The job and demands upon the operator
Equipment being used
Information used during the task
Working environment
Social environment
Individual

4. Ergonomics Possible injuries caused by poor task and work station
design:
Work-related upper limb
disorder (WRULD)
Musculoskeletal disorders
Visual fatigue
Stress

5. Display screen equipment
Risk Assessment of:
Equipment
Job design
Environment
User

6. Workstations A A B B C I D E E F F G G H C H D I 350-600mm (700 max)
Eyes cast down at angle of 15° to 20° approx B B C
Fully adjustable seating I D
Stable base E E
Wrist supports F F G
Approximately 90° G
Thigh clearance H C H
Footrest if required D I
Document holder

7. Display screen equipment!
All the control measures to prevent injury and ill health are dependent upon the user and adequate supervision
Employees must follow procedures
Report problems to employer.