This document discusses ergonomics factors in industries. It defines ergonomics as the design of workplaces, tools, and tasks to match human physiological, anatomical, and psychological characteristics. It notes that ergonomic controls can be engineering, administrative, or work practice related. The document emphasizes that ergonomics is important because musculoskeletal disorders are a leading cause of lost time injuries and their costs are twice the average workers' compensation claim. It lists several physical, environmental, cognitive, and strength factors that ergonomics addresses and notes the benefits of ergonomics include decreased injuries, increased productivity, and improved morale.

1. GLOBAL INSTITUTE OF
TECHNOLOGY
Presented topic-ERGONOMICS factors in
industries
PRESENTED BY:- ABHISHEK VISHWAKARMA
12EGJME703
PRESENTED TO:- MR. NAVEEN PORWAL
MRS.GUNJAN SHARMA

2. WHAT IS ERGONOMICS?
 “Ergonomics is an applied science concerned
with the design of workplaces, tools, and tasks
that match the physiological, anatomical, and
psychological characteristics and capabilities of
the worker.” Vern Putz-Anderson

3. • Engineering
• Administrative
• Work Practices
Ergonomic Controls

4. Why do we care about Ergonomics?

5. MSDs
Contact with Objects
Transportation Related
Falls
All Other
Workplace Violence
Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)
Represent 1 in 3 Lost Time Injuries
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Annual Survey, 1996

6. 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000
MSDs of the Back
Upper Extremity
MSDs
Average Claim
Average Costs per Claim ($)
MSDs Cost Twice the Average Workers’
Compensation Claim
Source: Workers’ Compensation data from Insurance Companies 1993

7. Multidisciplinary
Nature of Ergonomics
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Engineering Psychology
• Engineering
• Medicine
• Anthropology
• Biomechanics

8.  Clearance
 Reach
 Equipment Size
 Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE)
Physical Size

9. ENDURANCE (CAPACITY FOR
WORK)

10. Environmental
• Noise
• Lighting
• Thermal
• Chemical

11. Cognitive
• Machine Pacing
• Shift Work
• Morale
• Psychosocial

12. Strength
• Force Requirements
• Male/Female
• Manual Materials Handling

13. • Decreased injury risk
• Increased productivity
• Decreased mistakes/rework
• Increased efficiency
• Decreased lost work days
• Decreased turnover
• Improved morale
Benefits of Ergonomics