Ergonomics Identification

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Ergonomics Identification (Fill in the Blanks)

• Understanding factors and practicing basic ergonomic principles are the first defense against possible injury and lost productivity
• Addressing the environmental, organizational and human characteristics that have the potential to adversely affect health and safety in the workplace.
• Ergonomics is the study of the interaction between people and machines and the factors that affect the interaction.
• A hazard is something that can cause harm
• Human factors principles are applied to product design or the working environment
• They must be creative problem solvers when tasked with challenges
• Human factor specialists are also known as ergonomists.
• The purpose of ergonomics is to improve the performance of systems by improving human-machine interaction.
• Ergonomics effectively works in team settings.
• Carrying out assessments is the best way to identify ergonomic hazards in the workplace.
• An ergonomic is any interaction with the made world that causes the user discomfort or strain
• Ergonomics can be considered a one-time investment.
• A way of designing workstations, work practices, and workflow to accommodate the capabilities of workers.
• Ergonomics focuses on ensuring that tasks, equipment, information, and the environment suit each worker.

Selection Type (Ergon, Oikos, Nemein, Nomos)

• Ergon means work
• Oikos means house
• Nemein means manage
• Nomos means rule

Selection Type (Hazards)

• Biological hazards include viruses, bacteria, insects, and animals
• Chemical Hazards create unsafe working conditions
• Physical Hazards result in musculoskeletal injuries from physical factors
• Mold, blood and other bodily fluids, harmful plants, sewage, dust and vermin are examples of biological hazards
• Psychosocial hazards can have an adverse effect on an employee's mental health or wellbeing
• Hazardous substances can cause harm
• Exposed wires or damaged carpets are examples of physical hazards
• Exposure to certain chemical hazards can result in skin irritation, respiratory system irritation, blindness, corrosion, and explosions
• Environmental factors like heights, noise, radiation, and pressure can harm employees
• A poor workstation setup, poor posture and manual handling are examples of workstation design hazards
• Sexual harassment, victimization, stress, and workplace violence are considered psychosocial hazards

Selection Type (Factors)

• Mental abilities are personal factors related to the worker
• An office computer monitor in direct sunlight is a workstation design issue
• The height of a work table in the kitchen is a workstation design factor
• Carrying an oval tray is an example of a physical factor
• The distance of the printer from the computer table relates to workstation design
• Stretching to use the mouse is a physical factor
• Temperature, noise, vibration, and ventilation are environmental factors
• Lighting at the front desk is a workstation design consideration
• The location of the fryer in a kitchen is a workstation design decision
• A worker's size and shape, their vision, and their physical fitness are personal factors

Analysis I (Hazard or Risk)

• Hazards include slippery floors, chemicals, raw meat/poultry/seafood, overloaded outlets, knives & scissors, grease fires, food poisoning, electric shock, cuts/lacerations, cross-contamination, chocking, stove burners, chemical exposure
• Risks include vacuuming, stress, allergies, back injury, customer aggression, damaged cords, prolonged sitting, musculoskeletal disorder, mold, inadequate training, repetitive tasks, puncture wounds, dust, respiratory problems, shocks, strains, back pain, data security, overloaded outlet, food contamination, hearing damage, burnout, contagious illnesses, floor polisher, heating appliance, high noise equipment, improper storage, identity theft, high-pressure environment, indoor air quality, low morale/apathy, over fatigue, boiling liquid, inefficiency

Analysis II (Ergonomics)

• Housekeeping staff with back pain from lifting mattresses and equipment requires ergonomic solutions
• A chef complaining of muscle strains requires specific ergonomic solutions to address the continuous functions