1. ERGONOMICS I Funded by the Netherlands embassy, Ankara, Turkey

2. 2 Content Carpal tunnel syndrome 1 Back disorders 2 Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome 3 Ergonomic Solutions 4

3. 3 Ergonomic Goals Finding ways to make strenuous, often repetitive work, less likely to cause muscle and joint injuries -- and still get the job done.

4. ERGONOMICS Almost 60% of all work-related illnesses in the USA are: MSDs

5. Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) Soft tissues are involved (muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, blood vessels and nerves)

6. FREQUENCY FORCE POSTURE THE GOAL IS TO ELIMINATE AT LEAST ONE FROM EVERY TASK

7. 7 Awkward Postures Highly Repetitive Motion h High Hand Force … Repeated Impact … Heavy, Frequent, Awkward Lifting … Moderate to High Hand-Arm Vibration … 1 2 3 4 5 6 Look for These Indicators

8. 8 What Are Examples of WMSDs? CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROM TENOSINOVITIS TENDONITIS STRAIN SPRAIN

9. 9 What Are Examples of WMSDs? DIGITAL NEURITIS WHITE FINGER Pitcher’s SHOLDER TRIGER FINGER TENNIS ELBOW ( Golfer’s elbow )

12. Photos used in this presentation were taken from The presentation of David Ellsworth *Edmonds Community College- The course supported from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor.