The document emphasizes the significance of ergonomics in manufacturing, highlighting its role in improving the relationship between workers and their environment to reduce injuries. It outlines components of an effective ergonomics program, such as management commitment and job analysis, alongside key risk factors contributing to cumulative trauma. By evaluating workstations, equipment, tasks, and surroundings, and incorporating employee feedback, manufacturers can create a safer and more efficient workplace.

1. The Ergonomics in
MANUFACTURING

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

14. • Duration
• Tools
• Environment
• Reviewed

16. 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.

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