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15 Cards in this Set
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Goal of Ergonomics
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To prevent occupational disorders by ensuring a "best fit" between the human body and the work environment
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Fundamental Principles to Ergonomics
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-Human body has limits
-Individuals have different limitations -Injury is possible when limitations are exceeded |
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Hand disorder caused by nerve compression in the wrist from repetitive movements
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Vibration Syndrome aka Raynaud's Disorder
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Caused by forceful gripping of vibrating tools, chracterized by white fingertips
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Tendonitis
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Inflammation of the tendon caused by repeated tension, bending, or being in contact with a hard surface or vibration
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Tenosynovitis
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Inflammation of the lining of the tendon sheaths caused by straing, overuse, or excessive injury involving the synovial sheath
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Trigger Finger
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Condition occuring when the tendon sheath swells to the point that the tendon becomes locked; caused by using tools having handles that are too far apart
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Back Disorders
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Injuries caused by exceeding the capability of the back muscles, tendons, or discs
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Ergonomic Risk Factors which may be found in the workplace
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Repetion, awkward & static posture, forceful exertion & heavy lifting, contact stress, temperature, vibration, non-physical risk factors
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Ways to Identify Ergonomic Hazards
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-Anticipate potential risk factors by reviewing workplace info
-Assess potential hazards during routine or special assessments -Analyze surveillance data to detect the presence of ergonomic hazards |
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3 Methods used to analyze ergonomic hazards
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Observation, measurements, checklists
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Preliminary Information needed to analyze ergonomic hazards
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# of workers, work force characteristics, primary job task, work rate, hours worked
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Engineering Control for Ergonomic Hazards
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-Work stations designed to accomodate actual workers
-Tools fit properly, promote "natural" use, & reduce stress |
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Admin Controls for Ergonomic Hazards
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-Work methods/processes
-Repetition reduction -New employee conditioning period -job rules/procedures -Equipment maintenance -Exercise programs -Job rotation -Breaks & rest -Enforcing proper lifting techniques |
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PPE for ergonomic hazards
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-Antivibration gloves or materials wrapped around the hand
-Items to protect against extreme cold (gloves) -Knee & elbow pads *NOT braces, splints, back belts & similar devices |
