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What is ergonomics concerned with designing?
What is ergonomics concerned with designing?
human-machine interactions that offer and maintain a safe, comfortable, healthy, and habitable work environment
What can happen when the demand on a person to perform a task exceeds their working capacity?
What can happen when the demand on a person to perform a task exceeds their working capacity?
an ergonomic injury can result
What can be cured with proper care and prescriptions that emphasize changes in individual work styles and techniques?
What can be cured with proper care and prescriptions that emphasize changes in individual work styles and techniques?
Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI)
What is an example of an ergonomically correct work equipment?
What is an example of an ergonomically correct work equipment?
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What should you do to place less stress on body parts when using a keyboard?
What should you do to place less stress on body parts when using a keyboard?
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Why is it important to take frequent breaks from work?
Why is it important to take frequent breaks from work?
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What is another work hazard that has recently drawn public attention?
What is another work hazard that has recently drawn public attention?
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What should you do during breaks to help reduce the risk of RSI?
What should you do during breaks to help reduce the risk of RSI?
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Why is it important to educate yourself about RSI?
Why is it important to educate yourself about RSI?
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What may be necessary to reduce the risk of RSI?
What may be necessary to reduce the risk of RSI?
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