It focuses on designing workstations, tools & work tasks for safety, efficiency and comfort.  Ergonomics seeks to decrease fatigue and injuries, along with increasing comfort, productivity, job satisfaction and safety, because work injuries are not inevitable and a well-designed job should not hurt you.

Ergonomics is important because when you’re doing a job and your body is stressed by an awkward posture, extreme temperature, or repeated movement your musculoskeletal system is affected.  Your body may begin to have symptoms such as fatigue, discomfort, and pain, which can be the first signs of a musculoskeletal disorder.

Musculoskeletal disorders or MSDs are cumulative and chronic injuries of the soft tissue muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, joints, and blood vessels.  The body has limits and can fail or wear out when abused or misused.  MSDs are defined as injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, nerves and discs that are caused or aggravated by our actions and/or environment that does not follow safe and healthy work practices.

Pain Symptoms of MSDs

  • Weakness
  • Stiffness
  • Sensitivity
  • Swelling
  • Burning sensation
  • Tingling
  • Drowsiness
  • Difficulty moving
  • Clumsiness

Ergonomic risk factors are workplace situations that cause wear and tear on the body and can cause injury.  These include repetition, awkward posture, forceful motion, stationary position, direct pressure, vibration, extreme temperature, noise, and work stress.

How can we help:

Administrative Improvement /Engineering Improvement 

Work Place Modification and Arrangement by ensuring regular housekeeping and maintenance of work spaces, tools, and equipment (Computers, keyboards, chairs and tables, safety gears etc.) Relaxation and providing exercises

We analyze workplace situations and hazards and provide solutions.

Advantages of Ergonomics in Occupational Health and Safety 

  • Improves efficiency and workers productive
  • Prevent fatigues and Sick leaves
  • Improves workers health and prevent absenteeism
  • Reduced and prevent future MSK health problems like Spondylosis, Disc herniation, Frozen shoulder, Arthritis, Non-specific Low Back Pain etc.
  • Saves money and resources with fewer injuries and need to spend money on costly MSK treatment and medical rehabilitation sessions
  • Increase morale

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