NounSingular ergonomics Plural ergonomics ergonomics (plural ergonomics)
From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. Ergonomics is the science of designing the job, equipment, and workplace to fit the worker. Proper ergonomic design is necessary to prevent repetitive strain injuries, which can develop over time and can lead to long-term disability. The International Ergonomics Association defines ergonomics as follows.
Ergonomics is employed to fulfill the two goals of health and productivity. It is relevant in the design of such things as safe furniture and easy-to-use interfaces to machines. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License How do I go back to work with a disbility and poor ergonomics? Q. I have been recently diagnosed with significant thoracic outlet syndrome. It has put me out of work at the moment. I am in so much pain it's horrible, I started having trouble last April while at work but no one could diagnose me with anything. January I was in a great deal of pain and couldn't sit at my desk, type or do anything. I went through all the tests and the neurologist sadi I'm in bad shape. I was never injured in an accident and I sit at work in a terrible work environment. no ergonomics at all! I asked for them and I was told "they don't use those here" I went and bought myself a mouse and keyboard pad but that didn't do anything. My chair is old and falls down when I sit on it..no arm rests. Monitor is ancient, tiny… [cont.] Asked by TG - Tue Mar 6 08:17:52 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. Sadly to say, but without a unionized environment you are between a rock and a hard place. Seems the company has already told you that they aren't willing to accommodate your situation. How long have you been there? Do you enjoy that place so much that you would fight and most likely not come out the winner? If finances arent a great issue, I would go off on sick leave, get as well as you can and move on to a better employer. Answered by JonBandit - Tue Mar 6 09:34:00 2007 benefits of applying ergonomics in the workplace? Q. I just wanna know what are the benefits of applying ergonomics in the workplace? Asked by sholehbi - Fri Oct 16 10:18:43 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. Think too much Answered by Mari Bahagia - Tue Oct 20 07:45:07 2009 What is the difference of ergonomics & anthropometrics?
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