1.
The Ergonomics in
MANUFACTURING

2.
Ergonomics is an important factor in the
manufacturing environment today.

3.
Ergonomics is defined as the study of work.
It basically deals with the relationship
between the worker and the work
environment.

4.
Good ergonomics program can markedly
reduce the incidence of cumulative trauma
problems.

5.
These types of injuries are extremely
problematic due to the difficulty of
detection and the high cost of treatment.

6.
Components of an ergonomics program:
• Management commitment and employee
involvement
• Analysis of job
• Prevention and control of risks
• Training and education
• Evaluation

7.
Four process areas to be evaluated:
• Workstation
• Equipment
• Task
• Environment

8.
Risk factors for cumulative trauma in
manufacturing:
• Position / posture
• Repeat / frequency
• Power / effort
• Weight / Load
• Load motionless / support

9.
• Duration
• Tools
• Environment
• Reviewed

10.
An effective ergonomics program that
employees can engage in the full program
of safety and health. The worker usually
know what works when it hurts. If the job is
evaluated, often find temporary changes
made by the worker.

11.
Make these changes permanent and
temporary employees will see their desire
to make the work environment in a safe
and efficient manner.