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ERGONOMICS I

ERGONOMICS I. Funded by the Netherlands embassy , Ankara, Turkey. 1. 2. 3. 4. Carpal tunnel syndrome. Back disorders. Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome. Ergonomic Solutions. Content. Ergonomic Goals.

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ERGONOMICS I

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

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

  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. 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. The ERGONOMIC TRIANGLE " FREQUENCY FORCE POSTURE THE GOAL IS TO ELIMINATE AT LEAST ONE FROM EVERY TASK

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

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

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

  10. 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.

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