ILRI Ergonomics Training

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ILRI Ergonomics Training
John W. Ayugi and Pius Makhonge
ILRI Environment, occupational health and safety (EOHS)
Nairobi, ...

Training outline
• Employers Responsibility
• Why is Ergonomics Important
• What is Ergonomics about
• Health Effects of P...

Employers Responsibility…..
 Responsible for providing a safe and healthful
workplace for their employees.
Ergonomic pri...

What is Ergonomics?
This involves fitting the job to the
worker and not the worker to the job.
This helps to lessen muscle...

Why Ergonomics?
 To reduce the risk of;
•Accidents
•Injury
•Ill health that are brought about by poor
ergonomics
 Reduce...

Assessments……
•By assessing all aspects of:
• Individuals and the jobs they perform e.g. Their
physical capabilities, task...

Examples of Musculoskeletal Disorders- MSDs
Musculoskeletal Disorders affect the muscles,
nerves and tendons. The disorder...

Health Issues Associated with Poor Ergonomics
 Pain/Back Injuries
 Work related upper limb disorder
 Psychological prob...

Back Pain & Injuries
Bending, Twisting, and Lifting
• Incorrect Posture
• Prolonged Sitting and/or Standing
• Slips Trips...

Work Related Upper Limb Disorders
Can affect:
– Fingers
– Hands
– Wrists
– Arms
– Shoulders
– Neck
continued “over use” ca...

Psychological Factors
This is a very complex area
A person under too much “pressure” may be more at risk from;
– Physical ...

The Worker &Ergonomics
Two Basic Objectives;
 Match the requirements of a task to the individual
 Optimise the design of...

The Worker
Each worker is unique:
• Size & Shape
• Age and Gender
• Race and Language
• Physical Ability [Health & Fitness...

People and Comfort….
different views about
• Temperature
• Ventilation
• Lighting
• Background Noise
• Isolation
• Overcro...

The Risk of Injury….
• You do something too frequently without a break
• You work in awkward position/ angles
• Your works...

Questions…..

Trauma Disorders….
• Areas of the body most affected are the upper
limbs and neck.
• Serious disorders such as carpal tunn...

Office of Horrors

Ideal Office

Good Ergonomics…..

Additional Setup Steps
• Eliminate any reflection on your monitor. • Position any additional equipment in
accessible place...

Techniques on Lifting Heavy Objects…..

• One of the biggest injury risk factors is static posture.
• Try to spend at least 5 minutes every hour away from your co...

Back and Shoulder Exercises
Stand up straight, place your right hand on your
left shoulder and move your head back gently...

Head and Neck Exercises…
• Move head sideways from left to right and back
to left
• Move head backwards and then forward

Computer and Desk Stretches…
 Sitting at a computer for long periods often cause neck
and shoulder stiffness and occasion...

Stretches…..

Stretches Cont……

Stretches Cont……

Health and Safety Interventions..
• All managerial, supervisory and professional workers
to be included in health and safe...

Elements and Management of Ergonomic Process
 Provide management support
 Involve workers
 Provide training
 Identify ...

HOME ERGONOMICS
•It is about making your home a more
comfortable, efficient and user-friendly
living space.
•The ergonomic...

THE KITCHEN
•Install a cushioned mat to stand on along the length of
your kitchen
• Avoid round faucet knobs in all your s...

THE LIVING ROOM
•Make sure your living room furniture is easy to move
• Avoid couches that are too low and choose one with...

THE BEDROOM
•Use a cervical pillow that supports the natural curve or
your neck.
• Use products that properly support your...

THE BATHROOM
•Use bath, floor mats and install hand bars to
provide good traction, prevent slips and falls.
•Bathroom sink...

DO YOU SEE YOURSELF HERE…..

FOR YOUR BACK..
• Choose a vehicle that sits high above the curb—an SUV instead of a
sports car—
•Enter the car first by s...

FOR YOUR NECKS AND SHOULDERS
• Avoid leaning forward when you sit in the driver’s
seat
• Position the car seat so that you...

OPTIMAL CAR SEAT..
• Choose a comfortable and supportive seat
• Confirm that all adjustment mechanisms are easy to use
• M...

ERGO DRIVING BREAKS
• To reset your spine and alleviate pressure
caused by prolonged sitting, take advantage of
red lights...

QUESTIONS……..

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