CLASSIFICATION OF ERGONOMICAL HAZARD
Ergonomical hazards :
Ergonomic hazards occur when the type of work you do, your body
position and/or your working conditions put a strain on your body.
They are difficult to identify because you don’t immediately recognize the
harm they are doing to your health.
Ergonomic hazards may be described as problems that can occur when a
worker's physical workplace or typical work procedures do not match up
with his physical size or work positions.
CLASSIFICATION OF ERGONOMICAL HAZARD
Ergonomical hazards :
• These types of hazards may occur in both office and light industrial
settings.
• According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
website, office employees may face ergonomic hazards such as poor
seating or lighting.
• Examples include: poor lighting, improperly adjusted workstations and
chairs, frequent lifting, repetitive or awkward movements
ERGONOMIC HAZARDS
NOISY WORK
ENVIRONMENT
STRAIN ON WORKING BODY
CONDITION
BODY POSITION

Ergonomical hazard

  • 1.
    CLASSIFICATION OF ERGONOMICALHAZARD Ergonomical hazards : Ergonomic hazards occur when the type of work you do, your body position and/or your working conditions put a strain on your body. They are difficult to identify because you don’t immediately recognize the harm they are doing to your health. Ergonomic hazards may be described as problems that can occur when a worker's physical workplace or typical work procedures do not match up with his physical size or work positions.
  • 2.
    CLASSIFICATION OF ERGONOMICALHAZARD Ergonomical hazards : • These types of hazards may occur in both office and light industrial settings. • According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) website, office employees may face ergonomic hazards such as poor seating or lighting. • Examples include: poor lighting, improperly adjusted workstations and chairs, frequent lifting, repetitive or awkward movements
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    ERGONOMIC HAZARDS NOISY WORK ENVIRONMENT STRAINON WORKING BODY CONDITION BODY POSITION