week 11 ergonomics

Question 1

what is ergonomic

Answer 1

the science that adresses human performance and well-being in relation to the job, equipment, tools and environment
- lecture halls, razors, signs

Question 2

what is the philosophy behind ergonomics

Answer 2

design inside out, design around human needs and capabilities and them design equipment and envirornemnt based on those needs

Question 3

how can ergonomics be used for people who work at a desk

Answer 3

can be used to modify the desk height which results in less long term muscle activation and strain

Question 4

what is the reason for the need for ergonomics for reducing injuries

Answer 4

increased occupational health and safety
enhanced rehabilitation programs (determine which jobs injured ppl can do to get back to work)

Question 5

what is the need for ergonomics because of the changing workforce and work

Answer 5

• more diverse workforce, increased shift work
• fair and effective worker placement
• better effective training programs

Question 6

how can ergonomics adress psychosocial issues in the workplace

Answer 6

management styles
organizational design
job design

Question 7

how does ergonomics impact quality /productivity goals

Answer 7

increased quality and continuous improvement programs
- increased efficiency

Question 8

what are the 7 reasons for ergonomics

Answer 8

1. increased injuries
2. reducing injuries
3. changing workforce and work
4. quality/productivity goals
5. regulation/legislation
6. increasingly complex technologies and systems
7. designing products that work