The Work Environment 10

Question 1

Define ergonomic

Answer 1

Study of man in relation to his working environment. Adaptation of machines and general conditions to fit the individual so that he may work at max efficiency

Question 2

How can an environment be characterised?

Answer 2

• physically
• cognitively
• Organisationally

Question 3

Th environment provides a convenient way for organising some of the major concerns of human engineering:
3 things

Answer 3

• selection/design if machine display
• layout and design of workplace; design for maintainability
• design of work environment

Question 4

5 factors affecting Towers design

Answer 4

1) View
2) Scan
3) Movement
4) Situation
5) Lighting

Question 5

What other factors effect the Tower?

Answer 5

• hangovers of strips
• blinds not obscuring view
• supervision position
• division of responsibility

Question 6

What are objectives of workplace design?

13 things

Answer 6

1) Achieve highest standards
2) Promote System policies
3) Permit staffing flexibility
4) Fulfil ancillary functions
5) Meet liaison, coordination, comms
6) Provide Information
7) Reflect task structure
8) ?Ergonomic recommendation
9) prevent foreseeable errors
10) pleasant and harmonious
11) Intelligible presentation
12) Mo adverse effects
13) Foster interest and job satisfaction

Question 7

For computers it should be eye height (1150mm)

Viewing angle (10-15 degrees downwards)

Distance to screen and CRT or TFT

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Surfaces should be horizontal for desks

700mm above floor

Slope no more than 10 degrees

Maximum shelf depth 300mm, thickness 80mm

Answer 8

T

Question 9

What are the equipment unit?

Answer 9

Headsets
Cabling
Stowage
Headset type
Hygiene