1. Ergonomics

2. Applications for Ergonomics Home & Leisure ServiceOffice Manufacturing Manufac- turing

3. Safety, Quality, & Efficiency

4. Principles of Ergonomics

5. Work in Neutral Postures Principle 1

6. Maintain the “S-Curve” of the Spine

12. The Neck

14. Keep Elbows in and Shoulders Relaxed

16. Keep Wrists in Neutral

20. Summary — Neutral Postures Neck straight Shoulders relaxed Elbows at sides Wrists in neutral Back with S-curve

21. Point: To work smarter, work in neutral postures Evaluate and modify: –work method –tools –workstation design

22. Reduce Excessive Force Principle 2

27. Point: Think of what you do. Think of ways to reduce excessive force. Thousands of ways, only some examples here.

28. Keep Everything in Easy Reach Principle 3

29. Reach Envelope

33. Work at Proper Heights Principle 4

34. Height elbow drawing Most work at elbow height (sitting or standing) Most work at elbow height (sitting or standing)

35. Height elbow hi/lo drawing Exceptions: Heavy = lower Precision = higher Exceptions: Heavy = lower Precision = higher

38. Reduce Excessive Motions Principle 5

40. AfterBefore

42. Minimize Fatigue and Static Load Principle 6

47. Minimize Pressure Points Principle 7

53. Provide Clearance Principle 8

56. Move, Exercise, Stretch Principle 9

61. Maintain a Comfortable Environment Principle 10

62. Lighting and Glare

64. Vibration Dampening Material

65. Summary Posture Force Reach Heights Motions Static load Pressure points Clearance Stretch & exercise Environment

66. Putting on Your Ergonomics Glasses

67. Making Improvements

68. Fix and Adjust What You Can Yourself

69. Think Before You Work

70. Make Ergonomics Part of Daily Worklife

71. Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs) “Wear and tear” that accumulates thru time

73. Symptoms Soreness, pain, discomfort Numbness or burning “Pins and needles” Limited range of motion Weakness and clumsiness

74. Basic Message to Everyone: If you think you may have a problem Get it checked out

75. Risk Factors for CTDs Awkward Postures Force Repetitive Motions Static Load Pressure Points Vibration Temperature Extremes (Tasks)

76. Risk Factors for CTDs Physical Condition Diseases and Conditions (Personal)

77. Prevention Apply what you learn here

78. What You Can Do Request help for any problems Be willing to try new methods Know what’s adjustable Get it checked out Exercise and keep in shape Think about off-the-job activities Learn more about ergonomics

79. Activities at This Site TeamErgo Surveys Plans etc