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WHY ARE WE HERE?WHY ARE WE HERE?
Annual injuries
• 1,800,000 workers injured
• 600,000 require time off work
TRAINING OBJECTIVESTRAINING OBJECTIVES
• Identify optimal body position
• Identify workstation adjustments
• Demonstrate exercises
• Understand roles and responsibilities
ERGONOMICSERGONOMICS
IT’S GREEK TO MEIT’S GREEK TO ME!!
ERGOSERGOS = WORK= WORK
NOMOSNOMOS = NATURAL = NATURAL LAWS LAWS
ERGONOMICSERGONOMICS
• The study of the relationship of the individual, the material, the equipment and the environment
• Addresses human performance and well being in relation to the job or activity.
Fit the Fit the jobjob to the worker to the workerNOTNOT
the the workerworker to the job. to the job.
RULES OF BODY RULES OF BODY MECHANICSMECHANICS
• Use each joint to its best mechanical advantage.
• Avoid static or sustained positions.
• Use your body symmetrically.
• Keep extremities close to vertical axis of body.
• Avoid tight grasp.
• Use stronger/larger joints when possible.
• Respect pain!
RISK FACTORSRISK FACTORS
• Static posture
• Awkward posture
• Repetition
• Force
• Pressure (physical contact)
• Vibration
• Temperature extremes
• Static muscles - particularly under load• Awkward postures• Physical contact• Vibration• Temperature extremes• Poor physical condition• Illness/Disease
• Smoking• Exposure to certain chemicals/gasses• Lung obstruction• Anemia
IMPAIRED CIRCULATIONIMPAIRED CIRCULATION
PHYSIOLOGY OF PHYSIOLOGY OF COMFORTCOMFORT
• Healthy tissue
• Oxygen and nutrition
• Waste product removal
CUMULATIVE TRAUMA CUMULATIVE TRAUMA DISORDERSDISORDERS
NERVECarpal Tunnel SyndromeCubital Tunnel Syndrome
NEUROVASCULARThoracic Outlet SyndromeRaynaud’s Syndrome
MUSCULOSKELETAL
BursitisBack strain/sprainNeck strain/sprain
TENDONTendonitisEpicondylitisGolfer’s ElbowTennis ElbowTenosynovitisDe Quervain’s Trigger FingerRotator Cuff Tendonitis
Ganglion Cyst
OTHER
SYMPTOMSSYMPTOMS
• Discomfort
• Pain
• Tingling
• Numbness
• Swelling
• Weakness
• Loss of dexterity
BENEFITS OF EXERCISEBENEFITS OF EXERCISE
• Improved circulation• Improved flexibility• Improved muscle strength and endurance• Reduced muscle fatigue• Reduced stress
EXERCISE GUIDELINESEXERCISE GUIDELINES
• Breathe while exercising
• Stretch gently• Pace yourself• Move slowly and
smoothly• Exercise regularly• STOPSTOP if pain occurs
ROLES & ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIESRESPONSIBILITIES
• Everyone
• Supervisor/manager
• Ergonomic Coordinator