Ch. 25 Ergonomics Flashcards
1
Q
neutral position
A
sitting in an upright position with one’s weight evenly distributed on the chair
2
Q
horizontal reach
A
when the arm is used to retrieve items within a comfortable distance, never above the shoulders or below the waist
3
Q
carpal tunnel syndrome
A
can cause debilitating pain and tingling in the thumb and first two fingers. it is caused by swelling and pressure on the median nerve passing through the wrist
4
Q
motion economy
A
refers to the manner in which a person can conserve energy while performing a task
5
Q
operator’s zone for a right handed operator
A
between 7-12 oclock
6
Q
assistants zone for a right handed operator
A
between 2-4 oclock
7
Q
transfer zone
A
between 4-7 oclock
8
Q
static zone
A
between 12-2 oclock
