Quiz Flashcards
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what is MSDs means?
Musculoskeletal disorders
What is musculoskeletal disorders?
Repetitive movement
Importance of ergonomics
Preventing work related injuries
Enhancing productivity
What are the 3 objectives of ergonimics?
Improve worker health and safety
Enhance productivity and performance
Increase employee satisfaction and comfort
What are the 3 key elements of ergonomics?
Physical ergonomic
Cognitive
Organizational
What are the 5 common risk factors
Repetitive motions
Awkwards postures
Forceful exertions
Static postures
Environmental factors
What are the ergonomic principles for workplace
Workstation design (adjustability, posture support)
Tool and equipment design (proper grip, size and weight)
Workload management (task rotation, breaks)
Environmental optimization (lighting, noise control)
What are the 3 ergonomics in different work environment
Office ergonomics
Industrial ergonomics
Healthcare ergonomics
Example of office ergonimics
Seating
Keyboard and mouse
Desk setup
Example of industrial ergonomics
Lifting techniques
Work surface height
Tools and machinery
Examples of healthcare ergonomics
Patient handling
Workstation
What is physical ergonomics
Focuses on human body response
Focuses on human body response
Physical ergonimics
Mental process involved work
Reduce human error, improve decision making
Cognitive ergonomics
What is cognitive ergonomics
Mental process involved work
Focuses on organizational
Organizational ergonomics
What is organizational ergonomics
Focuses on organizational
