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    This document provides an introduction to ergonomics, defining it as the study of the relationship between employees and the workplace with the goal of providing a healthy and comfortable work environment. It discusses cumulative trauma disorders caused by repeated body movements and lists common ergonomics-related injuries such as strains, sprains, and carpal tunnel syndrome. Finally, it outlines some causes of such injuries like poor posture, force, repetition, and vibration and suggests checking aspects of the office environment like equipment and furniture positioning.

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    This document provides an introduction to ergonomics, defining it as the study of the relationship between employees and the workplace with the goal of providing a healthy and comfortable work environment. It discusses cumulative trauma disorders caused by repeated body movements and lists common ergonomics-related injuries such as strains, sprains, and carpal tunnel syndrome. Finally, it outlines some causes of such injuries like poor posture, force, repetition, and vibration and suggests checking aspects of the office environment like equipment and furniture positioning.

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    Introduction To Ergonomics

    Enviado por

    Bharat Chary
    This document provides an introduction to ergonomics, defining it as the study of the relationship between employees and the workplace with the goal of providing a healthy and comfortable work environment. It discusses cumulative trauma disorders caused by repeated body movements and lists common ergonomics-related injuries such as strains, sprains, and carpal tunnel syndrome. Finally, it outlines some causes of such injuries like poor posture, force, repetition, and vibration and suggests checking aspects of the office environment like equipment and furniture positioning.

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    Introduction to Ergonomics

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    Definition

    Ergonomics is the study of the relationship between the


    employee and the work place. It is a developing body of
    knowledge whose goal is to provide and maintain a
    healthy “user friendly” environment. Properly applied,
    ergonomic principles support each person's desire to
    find a zone of individual comfort.

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    Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTD)

    Disorders that are caused or aggravated by


    repeated exertions or movements of the body
    (Repetitive Stress Injuries)

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    Repetitive Stress Injuries

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    Ergonomics related injuries

    Strains/Sprains Epicondylitis
    (difference?)
    Thoracic Outlet
    Low Back Pain (LBP) Syndrome
    Herniated Disc DeQuervain’s
    Syndrome
    Tendinitis
    Ganglionic Cysts
    Tenosynovitis
    Carpal Tunnel
    Syndrome (CTS)
    Eye Fatigue

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    Causes for Ergonomics related injuries

    Posture
    Force
    Repetition
    Low temperature
    Contact points
    Vibration

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    Ergonomics checks

    Office Environment:
    Posture
    Keyboard
    Mouse
    Chair
    Monitor
    Work surface

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    Q
    &
    A

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