Introduction to Ergonomics PDF

Introduction to Ergonomics  Learning Objectives At the end of the session, participant will be able to: State definition of ergonomics. Describe types of ergonomics. Explain importance of ergonomics in workplace. 2 ...

Introduction to Ergonomics  Learning Objectives At the end of the session, participant will be able to: State definition of ergonomics. Describe types of ergonomics. Explain importance of ergonomics in workplace. 2  Scope Definition of Ergonomics. Types of Ergonomics. Importance of Ergonomics in Workplace. 3 Introduction to Ergonomics 4  Ergonomics Roots in the Greek word ”ergon” which means ‘to work or accomplish’ and “nomos” which means ‘law or custom’. A science on how to fit the task and working environment to the worker using scientific approach “Fit the task to the Man” 5  Ergonomics and the Workplace “Ergonomics” The study and design of work and equipment in relation to the physiological and psychological capabilities of people Frame of Reference 7 Types / Domains of Ergonomics 7  Three Domains of Ergonomics 1) Physical ergonomics Concerned with human anatomical, anthropometric, physiological and biomechanical characteristics as they relate to physical activity. Relevant topics : working postures, materials handling, repetitive movements, work related musculoskeletal disorders, workplace layout, safety and health. 8  Three Domains of Ergonomics 2) Cognitive ergonomics Concerned with mental processes, such as perception, memory, reasoning, and motor response, as they affect interactions among humans and other elements of a system. Relevant topics : mental workload, decision-making, skilled performance, human-computer interaction, human reliability, work stress and training as these may relate to human-system design. 9  Three Domains of Ergonomics 3) Organizational ergonomics Concerned with the optimization of sociotechnical systems, including their organizational structures, policies, and processes. Relevant topics: communication, crew resource management, work design, design of working times, teamwork, participatory design, community ergonomics, cooperative work, new work paradigms, virtual organizations, and quality management. Importance of Ergonomics © 2019 NIOSH Malaysia. All rights reserved. 1 1  Importance of Ergonomics in Workplace Main Objectives: – Enhance Efficiency of Work – Increase Quality – Higher level of safety – Higher level of health – Higher level of comfort Human Age Job demands Gender Job task Medical History Working environment Max Strength Activities Limitation Technique of work Stress Understanding  Where does Productivity Comes From? Productivity is doing more work with less effort That is ERGONOMICS!!! Implementing ergonomics can and will increase efficiency, quality, safety and health. Ergonomics and Safety and Health What Everyone Wants…  Ergonomics – A new field? World war two and cognitive ergonomics field Space age – issues of effect of space environments to astronauts physical and mental IT Age – Human Machine Interaction Consumer ergonomics = shopology(???)  Related Phrase Fit the task to the man User friendliness Human machine interaction Work smarter, not harder 1 7 Thank You