for health education

1. DR.MHAGAMA D.C (CO)
LUKUWI DISPENSARY

2. INTRODUCTION
Ergonomics means.
“fitting the job to the worker,” including:
 Work stations
 Tools
 Equipment
Ergo = Work
Nomos = Law

3. INTRODUCTION
Ergonomics can be defined as,-
“The scientific discipline concerned with understanding of interactions
among humans and other elements of a system, and the profession
that applies theory, principles, methods and data to design in order to
optimize human well-being and overall system performance”
OR.
The science of fitting jobs to people. Encompasses the body of
knowledge about physical abilities and limitations as well as other
human characteristics relevant to job design

4. DEFINITION…..
Ergonomics can be defined as the study of workplace design; the study
of how a workplace and the equipment used there can best be
designed for comfort, efficiency, safety, and productivity.
OR
It is also defined as the design of workplace or equipment: those
factors or qualities in the design of something, especially a workplace
or equipment used by people at work, that contribute to comfort,
efficiency, safety, and ease of use.

5.  Ergonomics involves designing and arranging workspaces so people
work efficiently and safely.
 Ergonomics is used to evaluate how you do your work to identify any
risk factors that might lead to injury, and then find the best solution
to eliminate or manage the hazard

6. WHAT ARE ERGONOMIC CONDITIONS?
Disorders of the soft tissue – specifically:
a) Muscles
b) Nerves
c) Tendons
d) Ligaments
e) Joints
f) Cartilage
g) Blood vessels
h) Spinal disc

7. ERGONOMICS FOCUS
The Tool
The Task
The Work
Station and
Environment

8. COMMON CAUSES:
a)Repetitive and/or prolonged activities
b)Awkward postures/positions for an extended time
c) Static postures
d)Vibration
e)High/low Temperatures for an extended time
f) Forceful exertions

9. COMMON ERGONOMICS PROBLEM
a. Bursitis
b. Carpal tunnel syndrome
c. Osteoarthritis
d. Tendonitis
e. Tension neck/shoulder
f. Trigger finger

10. ERGONOMIC STRESS AREAS
Knee
Hip

11. ERGONOMICS SYMPTOMS
Common ergonomic symptoms include:
1. Pain
2. Swelling
3. Tingling
4. Tenderness or numbness
5. Sometimes difficulty moving or using the extremity

12. NOTE
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, make sure to see
your physician or an occupational physician as soon as possible to
determine the cause of your pain.

13. Review of
Safe Lift
Training
Methods