ergonomics factors in industry

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