A presentation on the importance of using correct ergonomics principles with students in K-8. Done for a graduate school project at Valdosta State University.
This document discusses ergonomics in the workplace, specifically for teachers. It defines ergonomics as fitting jobs and workplaces to workers' needs. Ergonomics helps reduce musculoskeletal disorders by modifying workstations to correct posture during prolonged work. The objectives of ergonomics are to improve quality of life, understand how the body works, increase efficiency and productivity, reduce stress and fatigue, lessen physical workload, and promote safety and comfort. Statistics show high rates of neck, shoulder, knee, and hip pain among teachers, with most experiencing pain at least once a week. Issues include improper desk/board heights and prolonged standing or sitting. The document recommends being aware of one's work environment, adjusting furniture, taking breaks, stretching
This document provides an overview of computer ergonomics and ways to prevent cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs) from repetitive computer work. It defines ergonomics as designing workspaces to fit the worker rather than forcing the worker to fit the workspace. CTDs are caused by repetitive motions, awkward postures, and forceful exertions over long periods. The document recommends using ergonomic chairs, keyboards, wrist rests, and other accessories to maintain neutral postures and minimize fatigue. It emphasizes taking breaks, alternating tasks, and seeking prompt treatment for ergonomic symptoms or injuries.
Poor posture can lead to chronic muscle pain and back injuries because it places the body in unnatural positions that fatigue muscles and joints. Ergonomics aims to reduce such discomfort through proper posture and workstation setup. Good posture involves keeping the back, neck, and extremities aligned in straight and balanced positions to avoid fatigue and injury over long periods. Maintaining straight wrists, straight back supported by lumbar cushions, and knees level with hips helps prevent issues like carpal tunnel and tendonitis.
OFFICE ERGONOMICS: WHAT, HOW & WHY. An Essential Reading For Office Workers.Abdul Shukor
This document provides an overview of office ergonomics presented by Associate Professor Abdul Shukor. It begins by outlining the objectives of discussing national regulations on occupational safety and health hazards, office ergonomics, and practical countermeasures. It then discusses physical and environmental factors that can cause health issues and stress at the office, including sedentary lifestyles. Specific issues addressed include awkward postures, slippery floors, lighting, and improper chairs. The document emphasizes the risks of prolonged sitting and identifies back pain as a major risk. It provides tips for correct posture and suggests countermeasures like forming safety committees, identifying hazards, selecting solutions, and implementing workplace exercise programs.
This document discusses ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorders that can result from poor ergonomics. It provides examples of bad ergonomic practices and tips for adjusting one's workstation, including the chair, monitor height and position, keyboard and mouse placement. Specific guidance is given for laptop users. Exercises are recommended to do at the workplace to help prevent injuries. The document emphasizes the importance of controlling occupational hazards by properly adjusting one's work environment.
This document discusses ergonomics and its importance in various domains. It defines ergonomics as the design of workplaces, tools, and tasks to match human capabilities. The document outlines objectives of understanding ergonomics and its types, including micro and macro ergonomics. It discusses domains of ergonomics like physical, cognitive and organizational ergonomics. The document also covers risk factors, injuries, and recommendations for various work environments like healthcare, schools and offices to avoid ergonomic issues.
Ergonomics is the scientific study of the relationship of employees to their physical environment, including the work-space and related tools. This has become an active area in the research fields to increase the comfort (and productivity) of employees.
This document discusses ergonomics in the workplace, specifically for teachers. It defines ergonomics as fitting jobs and workplaces to workers' needs. Ergonomics helps reduce musculoskeletal disorders by modifying workstations to correct posture during prolonged work. The objectives of ergonomics are to improve quality of life, understand how the body works, increase efficiency and productivity, reduce stress and fatigue, lessen physical workload, and promote safety and comfort. Statistics show high rates of neck, shoulder, knee, and hip pain among teachers, with most experiencing pain at least once a week. Issues include improper desk/board heights and prolonged standing or sitting. The document recommends being aware of one's work environment, adjusting furniture, taking breaks, stretching
This document provides an overview of computer ergonomics and ways to prevent cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs) from repetitive computer work. It defines ergonomics as designing workspaces to fit the worker rather than forcing the worker to fit the workspace. CTDs are caused by repetitive motions, awkward postures, and forceful exertions over long periods. The document recommends using ergonomic chairs, keyboards, wrist rests, and other accessories to maintain neutral postures and minimize fatigue. It emphasizes taking breaks, alternating tasks, and seeking prompt treatment for ergonomic symptoms or injuries.
Poor posture can lead to chronic muscle pain and back injuries because it places the body in unnatural positions that fatigue muscles and joints. Ergonomics aims to reduce such discomfort through proper posture and workstation setup. Good posture involves keeping the back, neck, and extremities aligned in straight and balanced positions to avoid fatigue and injury over long periods. Maintaining straight wrists, straight back supported by lumbar cushions, and knees level with hips helps prevent issues like carpal tunnel and tendonitis.
OFFICE ERGONOMICS: WHAT, HOW & WHY. An Essential Reading For Office Workers.Abdul Shukor
This document provides an overview of office ergonomics presented by Associate Professor Abdul Shukor. It begins by outlining the objectives of discussing national regulations on occupational safety and health hazards, office ergonomics, and practical countermeasures. It then discusses physical and environmental factors that can cause health issues and stress at the office, including sedentary lifestyles. Specific issues addressed include awkward postures, slippery floors, lighting, and improper chairs. The document emphasizes the risks of prolonged sitting and identifies back pain as a major risk. It provides tips for correct posture and suggests countermeasures like forming safety committees, identifying hazards, selecting solutions, and implementing workplace exercise programs.
This document discusses ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorders that can result from poor ergonomics. It provides examples of bad ergonomic practices and tips for adjusting one's workstation, including the chair, monitor height and position, keyboard and mouse placement. Specific guidance is given for laptop users. Exercises are recommended to do at the workplace to help prevent injuries. The document emphasizes the importance of controlling occupational hazards by properly adjusting one's work environment.
This document discusses ergonomics and its importance in various domains. It defines ergonomics as the design of workplaces, tools, and tasks to match human capabilities. The document outlines objectives of understanding ergonomics and its types, including micro and macro ergonomics. It discusses domains of ergonomics like physical, cognitive and organizational ergonomics. The document also covers risk factors, injuries, and recommendations for various work environments like healthcare, schools and offices to avoid ergonomic issues.
Ergonomics is the scientific study of the relationship of employees to their physical environment, including the work-space and related tools. This has become an active area in the research fields to increase the comfort (and productivity) of employees.
The document discusses the topic of ergonomics. It defines ergonomics as the design of workplaces, tools, and tasks to match human physiological and psychological characteristics. The goal of ergonomics is to fit the job to the person rather than forcing the person to fit the job. The main purposes of ergonomics are to improve productivity, reduce errors and injuries, and improve human performance and well-being. Musculoskeletal disorders are a major risk from poorly designed work and ergonomics aims to reduce these risks. The document outlines several principles of ergonomics including maintaining neutral postures for the back, neck, arms, wrists, and other parts of the body.
Ergonomics is the application of scientific information about humans to design objects, systems, and environments for human use. This document discusses how ergonomics can help prevent common injuries from repetitive tasks like typing. It provides guidelines for proper posture and setup when using computers to reduce strain on the eyes, wrists, back, and other parts of the body. Examples include keeping the screen at eye level, taking short breaks to rest eyes and muscles, and using wrist supports to avoid bending the wrists. With ergonomic adjustments and exercise, workers can help minimize risks of repetitive stress injuries.
The document discusses ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). It defines ergonomics as the study of designing workplaces and tasks to fit workers' physical capabilities and prevent health issues. MSDs are injuries to muscles, tendons, etc. that support the body, and are often caused by repetitive motions or prolonged awkward postures at work. The document provides examples of MSDs and discusses common risk factors like force, repetition, posture, vibration. It gives guidelines to prevent MSDs through proper posture, arranging workstations and lifting techniques ergonomically.
Child ergonomics involves designing products and environments for children based on their anatomical and developmental needs. Key considerations include a child's range of body sizes and rapid growth rates. Furniture and computer equipment designed for adults can strain children. Proper ergonomics for children includes adjustable seating and desks fitted to their measurements, limiting computer time, using correct posture, and addressing vision issues like nearsightedness associated with digital device use. Ergonomic guidelines aim to prevent injuries from heavy backpacks or poor seating and allow children to learn and play in a comfortable, healthy manner suited to their stage of development.
This document discusses how ergonomics can help increase productivity in an educational institution. It begins by defining ergonomics as the study of human interaction with the working environment. It then discusses how applying ergonomic principles to education can benefit students' learning and teachers' teaching. Specific ways ergonomics can help educators mentioned include protecting health, enhancing the learning experience, preventing long-term issues, and allowing students to reach their full potential. The document also provides examples of ergonomic products that can help teachers, such as mobile stands, presentation keyboards, and ergonomic chairs and desks. It emphasizes that ergonomic classrooms can improve student concentration and motivation by addressing their physical needs.
Ergonomics is defined as the science related to designing equipment and tasks to maximize productivity and reduce user fatigue and stress. The field has its origins in the 19th century and gained prominence due to high accident rates from poorly designed cockpits during World War I. Ergonomic principles are now commonly applied in workplace design to reduce musculoskeletal injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome. Benefits of ergonomics include increased employee comfort, satisfaction, and productivity as well as lower health care costs and improved morale for employers.
Best Ergonomic Exercises to Do at the WorkplaceGeorge Chiang
Ailments such as back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, Tendinitis, rotator cuff injuries, Tennis Elbow, Trigger Finger, and other aches and pains are absolutely preventable with a proper routine that involves ergonomic exercises at work. Here are the best ergonomic exercises and stretches you can do in the comfort of your office to prevent these debilitating health issues.
Full Blog Post: http://ergonomictrends.com/best-ergonomic-exercises-stretches-office/
Ergonomics in Physiotherapy and WorkplaceSusan Jose
We discuss about various risk factors related to causing of cumulative trauma disorders and how to manage each risk factor using bio mechanical principles and physiotherapy knowledge.
office ergonomics
what is ergonomics
height of office chair
computer LCD angle
how to prevent office work injury
short breaks during office time
stretch break
office posture
arranging your work space
good and bad posture
work related injury/disorder
Adjust your car seat position to reduce fatigue and strain while driving long distances. Bring the seat height up so you can see the road while keeping your hips higher than your knees. Adjust the seat forward so you can fully depress the pedals without straining and recline the back 110 degrees to reduce back pressure. Make sure any adjustments support your back evenly and fit your body instead of adjusting your body to fit the seat. Take breaks every two hours to get out and stretch.
Office ergonomics 101- Best Practices You Need to Follow TodayJon Muller
A walk through of the most important ergonomic adjustments and changes you should make to your office and workstation today for your health and to boost productivity.
Source: http://ergonomictrends.com/best-office-ergonomics-practices/
Muscular endurance is the ability of muscles to repeatedly exert force against resistance over multiple repetitions. It can be assessed through dynamic tests using a percentage of maximum strength to perform as many repetitions as possible. Common tests include the bench press and push-up tests. Accurate assessment requires controlling for client, equipment, technician, and environmental factors. A variety of muscle-specific dynamic tests are needed to fully evaluate strength and endurance.
This document provides an introduction to office ergonomics. It discusses how to properly set up a work area with an ergonomic chair, monitor at eye level, adjustable keyboard and mouse holders. It emphasizes using neutral postures without twisting or reaching to avoid injury. Taking short breaks to stretch is recommended to prevent issues from repetition or long durations of the same tasks. Bad postures, awkward positions, and improper equipment placement can cause stress and should be avoided. Environmental factors like lighting, noise, and temperature are also addressed.
This document provides ergonomic tips for computer users. It discusses ergonomics as the study of how people physically interact with their work. It recommends positioning equipment and the work environment to fit the worker in order to avoid injury. The document also suggests taking breaks from the computer every hour and performing simple stretches to reduce static posture risks.
Low back pain is a common cause of disability that affects people of all cultures. It can be acute, lasting less than three months, or chronic, lasting over three months. Common causes include muscle strains, arthritis, herniated discs, and osteoporosis. Physical examination involves assessing range of motion, neurological function, and diagnostic tests like x-rays and MRIs. Physiotherapy management aims to reduce pain and inflammation, improve muscle strength and flexibility, and prevent recurrence through exercises and physical agents like ultrasound, TENS, and spinal traction.
The document provides information on preventing work-related musculoskeletal injuries through proper office ergonomics. It defines ergonomics as designing the workplace to fit the worker, and discusses how ergonomic principles can improve the match between a person and their work environment. Common risk factors for injuries are identified, such as repetitive motions and awkward postures. A 6-step approach is outlined to prevention, including adjusting the workstation, chair, monitor, keyboard/mouse, and taking short breaks periodically. Proper ergonomic setup and habits can help increase productivity and comfort.
Correct posture involves balancing the body in a proper, vertical alignment when sitting, standing, walking, or moving. This allows for efficient muscle and joint function with minimal fatigue. Correct standing posture places the feet hip-width apart with equal weight distribution, straight legs, and alignment from ears through shoulders and hips. Proper sitting posture keeps the back straight against the chair with feet flat on the floor and eyes an arm's length from reading material. Walking requires parallel foot placement with heel-toe motion and smooth, balanced steps. Maintaining good posture provides physical, mental, and social benefits while preventing injuries and disorders. Common postural deformities include spinal curvatures, flat feet, knock knees, and bow legs.
Ergonomics is the study of fitting jobs and workplaces to human capabilities. It aims to maximize productivity while minimizing risks of musculoskeletal disorders. There are three types of ergonomics - physical, cognitive, and organizational. As a facilities planner, one should apply ergonomic principles to provide a safe work environment and workstations. Proper ergonomics can prevent injuries by reducing risk factors like repetitive motions, awkward postures, forceful exertions, and static loading.
Ergonomics is the discipline of arranging the work environment to fit the person. When properly applied in the work environment, ergonomics can reduce visual and musculoskeletal discomfort and fatigue. Repetitive motion injuries are caused by excessive and repeated physical stress on parts of the body and can result in conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome or repetitive strain injury. To help prevent such injuries, it is important to take regular breaks, adjust one's workstation properly, and avoid excessive tension in the body.
The document discusses the topic of ergonomics. It defines ergonomics as the design of workplaces, tools, and tasks to match human physiological and psychological characteristics. The goal of ergonomics is to fit the job to the person rather than forcing the person to fit the job. The main purposes of ergonomics are to improve productivity, reduce errors and injuries, and improve human performance and well-being. Musculoskeletal disorders are a major risk from poorly designed work and ergonomics aims to reduce these risks. The document outlines several principles of ergonomics including maintaining neutral postures for the back, neck, arms, wrists, and other parts of the body.
Ergonomics is the application of scientific information about humans to design objects, systems, and environments for human use. This document discusses how ergonomics can help prevent common injuries from repetitive tasks like typing. It provides guidelines for proper posture and setup when using computers to reduce strain on the eyes, wrists, back, and other parts of the body. Examples include keeping the screen at eye level, taking short breaks to rest eyes and muscles, and using wrist supports to avoid bending the wrists. With ergonomic adjustments and exercise, workers can help minimize risks of repetitive stress injuries.
The document discusses ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). It defines ergonomics as the study of designing workplaces and tasks to fit workers' physical capabilities and prevent health issues. MSDs are injuries to muscles, tendons, etc. that support the body, and are often caused by repetitive motions or prolonged awkward postures at work. The document provides examples of MSDs and discusses common risk factors like force, repetition, posture, vibration. It gives guidelines to prevent MSDs through proper posture, arranging workstations and lifting techniques ergonomically.
Child ergonomics involves designing products and environments for children based on their anatomical and developmental needs. Key considerations include a child's range of body sizes and rapid growth rates. Furniture and computer equipment designed for adults can strain children. Proper ergonomics for children includes adjustable seating and desks fitted to their measurements, limiting computer time, using correct posture, and addressing vision issues like nearsightedness associated with digital device use. Ergonomic guidelines aim to prevent injuries from heavy backpacks or poor seating and allow children to learn and play in a comfortable, healthy manner suited to their stage of development.
This document discusses how ergonomics can help increase productivity in an educational institution. It begins by defining ergonomics as the study of human interaction with the working environment. It then discusses how applying ergonomic principles to education can benefit students' learning and teachers' teaching. Specific ways ergonomics can help educators mentioned include protecting health, enhancing the learning experience, preventing long-term issues, and allowing students to reach their full potential. The document also provides examples of ergonomic products that can help teachers, such as mobile stands, presentation keyboards, and ergonomic chairs and desks. It emphasizes that ergonomic classrooms can improve student concentration and motivation by addressing their physical needs.
Ergonomics is defined as the science related to designing equipment and tasks to maximize productivity and reduce user fatigue and stress. The field has its origins in the 19th century and gained prominence due to high accident rates from poorly designed cockpits during World War I. Ergonomic principles are now commonly applied in workplace design to reduce musculoskeletal injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome. Benefits of ergonomics include increased employee comfort, satisfaction, and productivity as well as lower health care costs and improved morale for employers.
Best Ergonomic Exercises to Do at the WorkplaceGeorge Chiang
Ailments such as back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, Tendinitis, rotator cuff injuries, Tennis Elbow, Trigger Finger, and other aches and pains are absolutely preventable with a proper routine that involves ergonomic exercises at work. Here are the best ergonomic exercises and stretches you can do in the comfort of your office to prevent these debilitating health issues.
Full Blog Post: http://ergonomictrends.com/best-ergonomic-exercises-stretches-office/
Ergonomics in Physiotherapy and WorkplaceSusan Jose
We discuss about various risk factors related to causing of cumulative trauma disorders and how to manage each risk factor using bio mechanical principles and physiotherapy knowledge.
office ergonomics
what is ergonomics
height of office chair
computer LCD angle
how to prevent office work injury
short breaks during office time
stretch break
office posture
arranging your work space
good and bad posture
work related injury/disorder
Adjust your car seat position to reduce fatigue and strain while driving long distances. Bring the seat height up so you can see the road while keeping your hips higher than your knees. Adjust the seat forward so you can fully depress the pedals without straining and recline the back 110 degrees to reduce back pressure. Make sure any adjustments support your back evenly and fit your body instead of adjusting your body to fit the seat. Take breaks every two hours to get out and stretch.
Office ergonomics 101- Best Practices You Need to Follow TodayJon Muller
A walk through of the most important ergonomic adjustments and changes you should make to your office and workstation today for your health and to boost productivity.
Source: http://ergonomictrends.com/best-office-ergonomics-practices/
Muscular endurance is the ability of muscles to repeatedly exert force against resistance over multiple repetitions. It can be assessed through dynamic tests using a percentage of maximum strength to perform as many repetitions as possible. Common tests include the bench press and push-up tests. Accurate assessment requires controlling for client, equipment, technician, and environmental factors. A variety of muscle-specific dynamic tests are needed to fully evaluate strength and endurance.
This document provides an introduction to office ergonomics. It discusses how to properly set up a work area with an ergonomic chair, monitor at eye level, adjustable keyboard and mouse holders. It emphasizes using neutral postures without twisting or reaching to avoid injury. Taking short breaks to stretch is recommended to prevent issues from repetition or long durations of the same tasks. Bad postures, awkward positions, and improper equipment placement can cause stress and should be avoided. Environmental factors like lighting, noise, and temperature are also addressed.
This document provides ergonomic tips for computer users. It discusses ergonomics as the study of how people physically interact with their work. It recommends positioning equipment and the work environment to fit the worker in order to avoid injury. The document also suggests taking breaks from the computer every hour and performing simple stretches to reduce static posture risks.
Low back pain is a common cause of disability that affects people of all cultures. It can be acute, lasting less than three months, or chronic, lasting over three months. Common causes include muscle strains, arthritis, herniated discs, and osteoporosis. Physical examination involves assessing range of motion, neurological function, and diagnostic tests like x-rays and MRIs. Physiotherapy management aims to reduce pain and inflammation, improve muscle strength and flexibility, and prevent recurrence through exercises and physical agents like ultrasound, TENS, and spinal traction.
The document provides information on preventing work-related musculoskeletal injuries through proper office ergonomics. It defines ergonomics as designing the workplace to fit the worker, and discusses how ergonomic principles can improve the match between a person and their work environment. Common risk factors for injuries are identified, such as repetitive motions and awkward postures. A 6-step approach is outlined to prevention, including adjusting the workstation, chair, monitor, keyboard/mouse, and taking short breaks periodically. Proper ergonomic setup and habits can help increase productivity and comfort.
Correct posture involves balancing the body in a proper, vertical alignment when sitting, standing, walking, or moving. This allows for efficient muscle and joint function with minimal fatigue. Correct standing posture places the feet hip-width apart with equal weight distribution, straight legs, and alignment from ears through shoulders and hips. Proper sitting posture keeps the back straight against the chair with feet flat on the floor and eyes an arm's length from reading material. Walking requires parallel foot placement with heel-toe motion and smooth, balanced steps. Maintaining good posture provides physical, mental, and social benefits while preventing injuries and disorders. Common postural deformities include spinal curvatures, flat feet, knock knees, and bow legs.
Ergonomics is the study of fitting jobs and workplaces to human capabilities. It aims to maximize productivity while minimizing risks of musculoskeletal disorders. There are three types of ergonomics - physical, cognitive, and organizational. As a facilities planner, one should apply ergonomic principles to provide a safe work environment and workstations. Proper ergonomics can prevent injuries by reducing risk factors like repetitive motions, awkward postures, forceful exertions, and static loading.
Ergonomics is the discipline of arranging the work environment to fit the person. When properly applied in the work environment, ergonomics can reduce visual and musculoskeletal discomfort and fatigue. Repetitive motion injuries are caused by excessive and repeated physical stress on parts of the body and can result in conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome or repetitive strain injury. To help prevent such injuries, it is important to take regular breaks, adjust one's workstation properly, and avoid excessive tension in the body.
Ergonomics is the science of designing equipment and tasks to fit human capabilities. The document discusses the history and definition of ergonomics, provides examples of ergonomic standards and applications, and concludes with questions about ergonomics in the workplace and daily life. Standards aim to ensure safety and comfort, and are applied in areas like offices, vehicles, medicine, and manufacturing. Examples demonstrate ergonomic considerations for preventing injuries from repetitive tasks like those involved in using computers.
Ergonomics focuses on designing workspaces to fit people's needs for safety, efficiency and comfort. This presentation summarizes ergonomic factors like lighting, noise and furniture that were considered in redesigning an office. Budgets are provided for renovating the lobby, reception and secretarial areas. New furnishings, partitions and equipment were selected and arranged to improve worker posture, accessibility and productivity according to ergonomic principles.
Ergonomics is the study of people's efficiency in their working environment and focuses on preventing repetitive stress injuries. It considers differences in individual workers as well as environmental and physical stressors. The document outlines key ergonomic principles like permitting various postures and using large muscle groups. It discusses common injuries from overexertion and improper lifting as well as how to address issues through stretching, taking breaks, and assessing task setups. Proper ergonomics of computer workstations, equipment sizes, and neutral postures are emphasized.
This document provides information on ergonomics, musculoskeletal disorders, and workplace safety requirements. It defines ergonomics as designing jobs to match human physical capabilities. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are injuries to muscles, nerves, tendons, etc. caused by repetitive or forceful motions. The document identifies "caution zone" jobs with risk factors like awkward postures, forceful motions, or vibration. It requires awareness training and evaluating such jobs for hazards. Identified hazards must be reduced through engineering or administrative controls or safe work practices.
Ergonomics is the science of designing equipment and workplaces to fit the user. It focuses on making things comfortable and efficient by studying how work is done and how to improve it. There are three main types of ergonomics: physical, cognitive, and organizational. The key principles of ergonomics are to work in neutral postures, reduce excessive force/motion, keep items in easy reach, and maintain a comfortable work environment. Ergonomic injuries like repetitive stress injuries can be caused by repetitive or prolonged activities, awkward postures, vibration, and forceful exertions. Controls for ergonomic injuries include engineering solutions, administrative controls like job rotation, and promoting safe work practices.
Ergonomics is the science of fitting the job and workplace to workers' needs. Sitting improperly for long periods at a desk can put strain on the body and cause issues over time such as back pain. The document provides tips on properly adjusting a office workstation including chair height, back support, monitor distance and position, lighting, and avoiding slouching or awkward postures that could put pressure on joints. A chiropractor can help identify and address ergonomic issues through spinal adjustments, nutritional advice, and recommendations for posture, exercises and relaxation.
The document discusses automotive design with respect to ergonomics. It covers five aspects of ergonomics, including safety and comfort. It describes using computer-aided design to simulate drivers and optimize cockpit ergonomics. It also discusses designing car controls and displays with symbols and aspects of automotive seat design for driver comfort.
The document discusses the field of ergonomics, which is defined as the relationship between humans and various aspects of their work. It covers both the scientific and technological aspects of ergonomics. The scientific aspects include anatomy, physiology, psychology and how work environments impact humans. The technological aspects include systems, workspace, and environmental design to optimize safety and efficiency based on human factors. The goal of ergonomics is to adapt jobs and workplaces to fit human abilities and limitations.
Ergonomics aims to fit the work environment to the employee by improving the match between them. This can provide improved comfort, reduced injuries, higher productivity and better job satisfaction. Ergonomics focuses on reducing risk factors like awkward posture, high repetition, excessive force, contact stresses, vibration and extreme temperatures. The goal is to design jobs that fit people by accounting for individual differences. The benefits include improved efficiency, quality and satisfaction, while risks involve increased errors and fatigue. Ergonomics draws from fields like engineering, medical sciences, biomechanics, mathematics and behavioral sciences.
This document discusses ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in an industrial setting. It defines ergonomics as modifying jobs to fit people's capabilities in order to reduce MSDs caused by repetitive motions, forceful exertions, awkward postures, contact stress, and vibrations. It outlines general signs and symptoms of MSDs, common MSD types, and risk factors that can lead to MSDs like repetitive motions, forceful exertions, awkward postures, contact stress, and vibrations. The document recommends identifying and controlling MSD hazards through engineering controls, work practice changes, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment as part of an ergonomics management program.
The document outlines the process and considerations for vehicle occupant packaging and ergonomic evaluations. It begins with establishing assumptions about the vehicle type and intended users. Exterior dimensions, seating position, controls layout, and visibility are then evaluated in detail. Tests are conducted to evaluate entry/exit, comfort, reach, visibility and more. The goal is to apply ergonomic principles to optimize the design for human use and performance.
The document summarizes a study on student ergonomics. A questionnaire was administered to 100 IoBM students to analyze their sitting positions during class and computer use. Analysis found that 41% of students sit in accurate postures. Common issues included sitting with legs closed together, not adjusting positions frequently, and improper computer setup. The researchers recommend workshops and awareness materials to educate students on proper ergonomics. This could benefit students' health, productivity and stress levels through adoption of correct sitting and computer use postures.
The document discusses ergonomics and its importance in workplace design. It defines ergonomics as the scientific discipline concerned with understanding interactions between humans and other elements of a system to optimize human well-being and performance. Ergonomics aims to design products, workplaces and systems to suit people rather than forcing people to adapt. Applying ergonomic principles can help reduce injuries, improve productivity, quality and employee engagement while lowering costs. The Alexander Technique is highlighted as a training method that helps people develop skills to apply ergonomic principles by improving awareness of their posture and movement.
2010 Ysgol Aberconwy Secondary School - Ergonomics for gcseAndy Brazier
This document provides an overview of ergonomics from a presentation by Andy Brazier. Ergonomics considers how to design objects and systems to be easy to use, reliable, and safe for humans based on anatomy, physiology and psychology. It has applications in many fields from industry and transportation to healthcare, defense, and sport. Ergonomics careers involve applying principles of human factors to technology design, workplace organization, transportation safety, and more.
This document discusses ergonomics and ergonomic injury prevention. It defines ergonomics as the study of work performance with an emphasis on worker safety and productivity. It identifies potential ergonomic risk factors like force, awkward postures, vibration, repetition, duration, pressure, and temperature. It also describes types of ergonomic injuries and how to design an effective ergonomic program in the workplace through elements like training, participation, and management commitment. The goal is to design jobs to fit workers and prevent musculoskeletal disorders and other injuries.
This document provides an overview of ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) including:
1. Defining ergonomics as modifying jobs to fit people's capabilities and reduce MSDs through engineering controls, safe work practices, and PPE.
2. Detailing that MSDs are injuries caused by repetitive motions, forceful exertions, awkward postures, contact stress, or vibrations and affect over 1.8 million workers annually.
3. Explaining employers have a general duty to provide a hazard-free workplace under OSHA regulations regarding unregulated hazards like MSDs.
Ergonomics refers to designing the workplace to fit the worker in order to prevent injury and illness, make the job easier, and increase comfort. There are two main categories of ergonomic factors - environmental factors like lighting, noise, and temperature, and physical stressors that place strain on the body like repetitive motions and awkward postures. Simple adjustments to a workstation like using a wrist rest, adjusting a chair or monitor height, and taking regular breaks can help reduce physical stress and prevent cumulative trauma disorders.
Ergonomics is the scientific study of human interactions with elements of a work system to optimize human well-being and system performance. Poor ergonomics in offices can cause repetitive strain injuries from tasks like computer use. Common risk factors are repetition, sustained postures, awkward postures, and contact stress. Improving ergonomics reduces injuries and improves productivity. Recommendations include adjustable seating and workstations, taking breaks, avoiding strain, and controlling lighting, temperature, humidity, and noise.
This document discusses various assistive technologies that can help students with different types of cognitive, physical, sensory, and other disabilities. It provides examples of software, hardware, and mobile applications that offer cognitive assistance (e.g. switch software), physical assistance (e.g. zoom text screen reader), sensory assistance (e.g. sound blocking headphones), assistance for at-risk youth (e.g. Herotopia virtual world), gifted/talented students (e.g. virtual museums), and examples of fun applications (e.g. Rubix cube game). Each technology is briefly described and linked to additional online resources.
A Laptop classroom ergonomics research project conducted by John M. Robbins of Technology Integrators & Collaborators.
Project Objectives:
RESEARCH: Extend current ergonomic research to include MLTI (Verifiable ergonomic research on Maine students using laptops does not currently exist).
EDUCATION: Raise awareness of ergonomics and healthy interaction with technology in Maine schools through workshops and online resources.
INNOVATION: Explore innovations in ergonomic laptop furniture to meet the needs of K-12 classrooms.
Assistive technologies for students with special needsrpittma12
1) Assistive technology refers to devices that help students with disabilities perform tasks by assisting, adapting situations, or rehabilitating them.
2) The goal of assistive technology is to give students greater independence.
3) When finding assistive technology, involve everyone who interacts with the student weekly, include the student, and be prepared to try multiple options.
Assistive technologies for students with special needsrpittma12
1) Assistive technology refers to devices that help students with disabilities perform tasks by assisting, adapting situations, or rehabilitating them.
2) The goal of assistive technology is to give students greater independence.
3) When finding assistive technology, involve everyone who interacts with the student weekly, include the student, and be prepared to try multiple options.
Math staff development techn integration presentationKari
This document outlines an agenda for a teacher training on technology integration. It includes instructions for warm-up activities, introductions, a presentation on effective technology integration, and examples of technology tools. The presentation discusses preparing students for the future by developing 21st century skills like visual learning, collaboration, and digital literacy. It emphasizes using technology to engage students and make learning authentic and challenging. Teachers practice using tools like Echalk, Diigo, Google Docs, and wikis. The document concludes by having teachers design a lesson plan integrating technology and real-world problems.
The document defines orthopedic impairment as any condition that interferes with a student's ability to use their body and affects their educational performance. Orthopedic impairments can be caused by congenital anomalies, diseases, or injuries and affect bones, joints, muscles and the nervous system. Common causes include cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy and injuries. Students with orthopedic impairments may need accommodations like adapted seating, assistive technology, therapy, and an accessible classroom environment. The goal is to support their participation and independence through appropriate supports.
For caregivers of children with disabilities, maintaining eye contact and focus during play is difficult due to back pain from leaning down and inability to keep up with an active child's movements. A proposed solution is a mobile device that reclines and adjusts in height to maintain eye level connection while keeping weight under 30 pounds for portability. This would help guide children's learning and development through better interactions.
Low-cost assistive technology devices that can benefit students with visual, learning, physical, and sensory impairments are available from dollar stores. These include magnifying glasses, large print books and calculators, pencil grips, weighted vests, fidget toys, and iPad cases created from inexpensive materials. Dollar stores offer many items that can be adapted or combined to create assistive tools for students with disabilities to aid independence and learning.
This document discusses assistive technology and its uses in the classroom. It begins by defining assistive technology as any device or service that helps students with disabilities achieve their full potential as outlined in their IEP. Examples are then given of assistive technologies for different disabilities, including FM systems for hearing impairments, braille printers for visual impairments, learning software for learning disabilities, and trackball mice for physical disabilities. The document concludes by listing references used.
The document discusses assistive technology (AT), which refers to equipment that helps individuals with disabilities maintain or improve their functional abilities. It provides examples of low-tech and high-tech AT and how AT helps students in schools by allowing those with impairments to participate in classes and activities. The document also outlines laws like the IDEA that require schools to consider and provide AT to students who need it according to their IEPs. Examples are given of different types of AT for individuals with visual, physical, hearing, learning and other disabilities.
Combat Text Neck and Poor Posture with these Stretching ExercisesJenn Espinosa-Goswami
Feeling a bit tense in your upper back and neck? You could be suffering from text neck! Try this stretching exercises to relieve tension and decrease headaches after a long day of work.
The document discusses ergonomics in the kitchen workplace. Poor ergonomics in the kitchen can present hazards for housewives. Applying ergonomic principles can make the kitchen environment fit the user better and improve efficiency, speed, comfort and reduce fatigue by optimizing the interaction between the body and tools. Key ergonomic factors to consider include workspace layout, storage heights, posture during tasks and equipment design. Adapting the kitchen to ergonomic guidelines can help prevent musculoskeletal injuries and improve usability.
This document discusses school facilities and furniture, including:
- Seating should allow students' feet to be flat, back supported, and clearance between seat and knees. Dimensions are based on students' measurements.
- Tables should have sufficient leg room, be at elbow height, and surface area depends on purpose.
- Storage and display furniture like shelves should consider reach zones and total height based on students' reach.
- Equipment includes tools, science materials, medical supplies, and survival kits with food, water, and first aid.
- Fixtures should be within students' reach. Audiovisual equipment includes projectors, screens, and speakers arranged for viewing. Classrooms should support educational activities.
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The document discusses how interactive technologies like the iPad can help address communication and behavioral impairments associated with autism. It provides details on apps like Proloquo2Go and Grace that allow nonverbal individuals to communicate using pictures and text-to-speech. Reviews of the iPad note its potential to transform lives through affordable and easy-to-use augmentative and alternative communication tools.
This document discusses various assistive technologies that can help students with disabilities access education. It defines assistive technology as any device or method that allows equal access and opportunities for students with physical or mental disabilities. Examples of assistive technologies described include FM systems to help hearing-impaired students, text-to-speech systems for visual impairments, electronic math worksheets for learning disabilities, and oversized trackball mice for physical disabilities. The document also discusses laws like IDEA that require schools to evaluate and provide assistive technologies if needed.
This document contains pre-production information for a video game project, including:
- The primary target audience is likely males ages 10-30 interested in RPG video games.
- It outlines sound effects, music, and character animations that will be needed.
- Contingency plans are discussed for issues like computer crashing, losing work, bad time management, and choosing a different project if needed.
- Potential health and safety issues around computers like wires, plugs, water bottles, eye strain, and back pain are identified along with how they will be avoided.
The document discusses assistive technology and apps that can help students with disabilities like autism or Down syndrome. It describes several apps developed by Apple, including Calm Counter for managing anger and anxiety, Using My Words to request objects non-verbally, and Conversation Social Stories to teach social skills. The apps use visual supports like social stories and can help create equal learning environments when used in classrooms with iPads.
This document outlines a proposal for a dream school called A La Carte that would serve gifted students in grades 6-12. The school would have a maximum of 735 students to ensure a low student-teacher ratio. It would use an autonomous learner model and group students into STEM, humanities, or fine arts pathways based on their multiple intelligences. Students would receive enrichment instruction and intern with local businesses. The school aims to develop independent, self-directed learners through its curriculum and community involvement.
Dream Makers Academy is a proposed gifted school in Alpharetta, GA that would serve over 700 students in grades 6-8. It would have a diverse student body and offer challenging academic programs from high school through college levels. The school's mission is to help students achieve their dreams and become leaders through its curriculum, real-world experiences, and community partnerships. It would be funded through the state's funding formula and seek additional funds through grants and fundraising.
This document provides information about a Georgia high school that offers various academic programs including International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, AVID, and gifted courses. It lists the school's facilities such as an outdoor classroom, gym, cafeteria, social studies building, tennis courts, stadium, swimming pool, and Swedish workout stations. It also includes links about the benefits of IB programs, opportunities with Fortune 500 companies, state charter funding, grants for state charters, details on the Georgia GOAL scholarship tax credit, and outdoor fitness trails.
Renzulli's Dream Academy (RDA) is a private K-12 school for gifted students located in a suburban community. It has an enrollment of approximately 800 students. RDA uses different models and service options to meet the needs of gifted learners, including Renzulli's Enrichment Triad Model, independent studies, STEM/STEAM programs, and subject acceleration. Tuition ranges from $17,000 to $20,000 depending on grade level, with 10% of operating expenses covered through donations. RDA focuses on academic excellence, creativity, personal growth, and meeting students' social-emotional needs. It offers a state-of-the-art fitness center and various extracurricular activities.
The document describes The B.E.S.T. Academy, a school for gifted students. The school's mission is to deliver the highest quality education through advanced rigor and engaging teaching to create global citizens. It believes gifted students are underserved and aims to empower them as lifelong learners through a challenging program. The school will have small class sizes, highly qualified teachers, and state-of-the-art facilities and technology to foster an enriching learning environment for gifted students. It will be funded through operating gifts, government grants, and various business and foundation partners.
1) Amber is a student who struggles with organization, focus, and task completion in her 5th grade classroom and qualifies for 504 services for her ADHD diagnosis.
2) In middle school, Amber's social studies teacher notes her creativity, thoughtfulness, and inquisitiveness during a class project. Through encouragement and extra support, Amber tests and qualifies for gifted services.
3) Dual exceptional students are those who are identified as gifted but also have a recognized disability such as a specific learning disability, emotional disability, physical disability, sensory disability, autism or ADHD.
Formative Assessment with Free Digital ToolsKati W
This document provides examples of free digital tools that can be used for formative assessment, such as discoveryeducation.com, docsteach.org, Google images, tinyurl.com, readwritethink.org, Chatterpix, Nearpod, Quizizz, Plickers, and QR code generators. It also lists different formats for formative assessments like paper, slides, videos, skits, vignettes using green screen, poems, raps, songs, and Twitter. The goal of formative assessment is to check student understanding while teaching and make adjustments to improve learning.
Your Students Will Love This Type of AssessmentKati W
This document provides prompts and suggestions for students to demonstrate their understanding of various topics through different media formats. Some of the topics mentioned include the causes of the American Revolution, key people of the Civil War, Rosa Parks as a hero of the civil rights movement, the Underground Railroad, and the Pilgrim journey. Students are encouraged to create videos, presentations, newspaper clippings, and more to showcase what they have learned. Various online tools and platforms are listed that could be used for sharing student work with real-world audiences.
This document provides an overview of Twitter and how it can be used for education. It explains that Twitter is a social media platform where users can post short text-based messages called tweets, along with photos and hashtags. The document outlines how to set up a Twitter account and engage with the platform, including following other users, retweeting posts, and using hashtags. It describes how Twitter can be used for personal learning and accessing classroom resources. Finally, it provides examples of educational Twitter chats by topic and times they occur.
Multi and single celled organisms comparisonsKati W
This document compares and contrasts single-celled and multi-celled organisms. Single-celled organisms like bacteria and amoebas consist of only one cell, while multi-celled organisms like plants and animals are made of many cells that work together. Examples of single-celled organisms are given as algae, amoeba and paramecium. Multi-celled organisms develop from a single cell and then organize into tissues and organs, as in the case of humans who start as a single cell and differentiate into three germ layers that form the major body systems.
This document discusses using digital tools for authentic assessment. It provides examples of using tools like Kahoot, Padlet, and Infuse Learning for pre-assessment to gauge student understanding. Formative assessments mentioned include Twitter, fake texts, and ThingLink. The document also provides ideas for summative assessments allowing students to demonstrate skills and knowledge through projects using tools like Animoto, Audacity, and paper slide videos. Rubrics are recommended for assessing student mastery of standards rather than proficiency with the digital tools.
Digital authentic assessment all day presentationKati W
This document discusses using digital tools for authentic assessment. It begins by explaining the purpose and types of assessment, including pre-assessment, formative assessment, and summative assessment. Several digital tools are presented for each type of assessment, such as Kahoot, Answer Garden and Socrative for pre-assessment. Formative assessment tools include Twitter, ChatterPix and ThingLink. Summative assessment examples include Animoto and recording audio. The document emphasizes using technology to demonstrate student learning of standards and assessing based on the standard, not the digital product.
The Space Age began on October 4, 1957 when the USSR launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite. The first animal in space was a dog named Laika launched by the USSR on November 3, 1957. Yuri Gagarin became the first human in space when he completed an orbit of Earth on April 12, 1961, aboard Vostok 1. Valentina Tereshkova was the first woman in space, launching on June 16, 1963, and orbiting Earth aboard Voskhod 2. Alexei Leonov conducted the first spacewalk on March 18, 1965, spending 24 minutes outside the Voskhod 2 spacecraft while attached to a safety line.
Astronauts have historically eaten dehydrated and freeze-dried foods on space missions that were compact and lightweight. Early missions like Mercury used bite-sized cubes and powders stored in aluminum tubes. Gemini introduced gelatin-coated cubes and improved plastic packaging. Apollo introduced wet-pack pouches that retained moisture. Skylab had appliances like freezers and warmers. The Space Shuttle and ISS expanded food variety and quality with options like frozen and refrigerated meals. Water is precious in space since launching supplies is expensive, so recycling urine and other wastewater is necessary for long missions like to Mars.
The document summarizes Northern and Southern strategies and weaponry during the American Civil War from 1861 to 1865. The Northern strategy was to isolate and disorganize the Confederacy through blockade of Southern ports and gaining support of Southern Union sympathizers to force the South to surrender. The Southern strategy was a defensive war of attrition to wear out the opponent through prolonged conflict, similar to George Washington's strategy in the Revolutionary War, and to gain support from European powers. Key weapons discussed include howitzers, Gatling guns, ironclad ships, the Springfield rifle, telegraph, trains, and the major impact of disease on soldiers during the war.
Kati searcy presentation formative assessment 8.6.2014 finalKati W
This document provides recommendations for using digital tools to conduct formative assessment in the classroom. It lists several online tools like Kahoot, Edmodo, screencasting software, and educational apps that allow teachers to assess student understanding and provide feedback. A website with more information and resources for using formative assessment with digital tools is also included.
Digital Assessment ~ Presented at T.A.G. training on 8.1.2014. Fulton County...Kati W
This document discusses using various digital tools to assess student learning, including formative and summative assessments. It provides examples of formative assessment tools like Kahoot, Padlet, and Twitter that can be used for quick in-class assessments. It also gives examples of summative assessments where students can demonstrate their learning through projects, videos, posters or other multimedia assignments. QR codes and apps like Animoto and VoiceThread are suggested for differentiating assessments.
This document provides instruction on the order of operations for solving mathematical expressions. It explains that there are specific rules to follow when solving expressions, known as the order of operations. These rules are: 1) complete all operations within parentheses first, 2) perform all exponents next, 3) multiply and divide from left to right, and 4) add and subtract from left to right. The document provides examples of solving expressions using the proper order of operations and encourages remembering the order using the acronym PEMDAS.
Kati Searcy is an experienced educator who has received several awards for her work in gifted education. The document discusses using digital tools for authentic assessment, focusing on assessing what students have learned rather than how they completed an assignment. It provides examples of using tools like comics, movies, voice threads, and flip cameras to demonstrate student understanding in creative ways aligned with standards. The goal is to engage students through new strategies while still thoroughly assessing their learning.
This presentation includes basic of PCOS their pathology and treatment and also Ayurveda correlation of PCOS and Ayurvedic line of treatment mentioned in classics.
How to Fix the Import Error in the Odoo 17Celine George
An import error occurs when a program fails to import a module or library, disrupting its execution. In languages like Python, this issue arises when the specified module cannot be found or accessed, hindering the program's functionality. Resolving import errors is crucial for maintaining smooth software operation and uninterrupted development processes.
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
it describes the bony anatomy including the femoral head , acetabulum, labrum . also discusses the capsule , ligaments . muscle that act on the hip joint and the range of motion are outlined. factors affecting hip joint stability and weight transmission through the joint are summarized.
A workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.
Macroeconomics- Movie Location
This will be used as part of your Personal Professional Portfolio once graded.
Objective:
Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
A review of the growth of the Israel Genealogy Research Association Database Collection for the last 12 months. Our collection is now passed the 3 million mark and still growing. See which archives have contributed the most. See the different types of records we have, and which years have had records added. You can also see what we have for the future.
54. Ergonomics is the study of physical and psychological components of human work D. all of these C. at work B. at school A. at home
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56. Which one of these is not an area of ergonomic concern for children? D. playground equipment C. video gaming B. computers A. backpacks
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58. In order to reduce strain on the body, all of these components should be adjusted for each individual except: D. Keyboard/Mouse C. Chair/Desk B. Power Switches A. Monitor/Screen
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60. Which of these health problems is not related to ergonomics? D. H1N1 virus (Swine Flu) C. Backaches and Muscle Spasms B. Eye strain and vision problems A. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome