accommodating operation

1. ACCOMMODATION
OPERATION
Ergonomics IN HOUSEKEEPING
Easy to Turn Harder to Turn

2.  Derived from two Greek words:
 “Nomoi” meaning natural laws
 “Ergon” meaning work
 Hence, ergonomists study human
capabilities in relationship to work
demand.
Ergonomics is the science and the art of
fitting the job and the workplace to
workers’ needs.
 It is the study of work
 It is a way to make jobs/tasks
fit the employees better
 It is a way to make work easier

3.  Physical ergonomics: the science of designing user
interaction with equipment and workplaces to fit the
user.
 Cognitive ergonomics is concerned with mental
processes, such as perception, memory, reasoning, and
motor response, as they affect interactions among
humans and other elements of a system.
 Organizational ergonomics is concerned with the
optimization of socio-technical systems, including their
organizational structures, policies, and
processes

4.  Work in Neutral Postures.
 Reduce Excessive Force.
 Keep Everything in Easy
Reach.
 Work at Proper Heights.
 Reduce Excessive Motions.
 Move, Exercise, and
Stretch.
 Maintain a Comfortable
Environment.

5.  Repetitive and/or prolonged activities
 Awkward postures/positions for an extended time
 Static postures
 High/lowTemperatures for an extended time
 Forceful exertions

6.  Employee rotation
 Physical adjustments to the work place
 Redesign of work methods
 Alternative tasks
 Breaks
Work Practice
control
Safe & proper work techniques &
procedures
Training
Physical conditioning period

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WHAT THIS PICTURE SUGEST?

8. All theTime
Balanced Diets Regular Exercise Getting Plenty of Sleep
Encourage:

9.  CLASS NOTES
 http://www.cenorm.be
 http://www.amaltas.org/show/ergonomics-power-
computer-users.html
 http://ergonomics.about.com/od/buyingguide/fr/iphone_
2.htm
 http://learning.richmond.edu/twiki/pub/OLT/ComputerEr
gonomics/WorkstationGraphic.gif
 http://ergonomics.about.com/od/buyingguide/fr/iphone_
2.htm
 http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0014013070180089