Workplace Ergonomics
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Tic-Tac-Toe Game of Ergonomic Principles (Ref: Ergonomics: The Study of Work OSHA 3125)
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Topics of this game:
- Ergonomics is the science of designing the job to fit the worker
- Musculoskeletal disorders, are injuries of the soft tissues (muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints) and nervous system.
- Work-related MSDs occur when the physical capabilities of the worker do not match the physical requirements of the job.
- Parts of the Body Affected by MSDs are:
- MSD Risk Factors include: Force, Repetition, Awkward postures, Static postures, Contact stress, Vibration and Cold Temperatures
- Manual material handling related MSDs affect workers in almost every occupation and industry.
- Carpal tunnel syndrome, or CTS, affects the base of the neck.
- Carpal tunnel syndrome results from compression of the median nerve where it passes through the wrist into the hand
- Ergonomic risk factors are best controlled during the design phase of a work process.
- When manually lifting objects, it is best to keep the load close to the body and minimize twisting.
