ergonomics i funded by the netherlands embassy, ankara, turkey

ERGONOMICS I

Funded by the Netherlands embassy , Ankara, Turkey

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Content

Carpal tunnel syndrome1

Back disorders2

Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome3

Ergonomic Solutions4

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Ergonomic Goals

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

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

ERGONOMICS

Almost 60% of all work-related illnesses in the USA are:

MSDs

Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs)

Soft tissues are involved (muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, blood vessels and nerves)

FREQUENCYFORCE

POSTURETHE GOAL IS TO ELIMINATE AT LEAST ONE FROM EVERY TASK

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Awkward Postures

Highly Repetitive Motion h

High Hand Force …

Repeated Impact …

Heavy, Frequent, Awkward Lifting …

Moderate to High Hand-Arm Vibration …

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Look for These Indicators

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What Are Examples of WMSDs?

CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROM

TENOSINOVITIS

TENDONITIS

STRAIN

SPRAIN

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What Are Examples of WMSDs?

DIGITAL NEURITIS

WHITE FINGER

Pitcher’s SHOLDER

TRIGER FINGER

TENNIS ELBOW ( Golfer’s elbow )

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.