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    The concept of ergonomics is central to the discussion on the effect of health and safety on productivity [1]. The aim of ergonomics is to ensure the well-being of worker by attaining optimal working conditions by using the most suitable physical characteristics and psychological capability [2]. Occupational and environmental respiratory diseases have a long history with respiratory disorders among tobacco workers [3]. As early as the beginning of the 18th century, ‘Ramazzini’ wrote about…

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    Abstract. The main barrier in implementing Participatory Ergonomics in Indonesian tin mining companies are concluded as a difficulty in communication among roles (owner, manager, and worker), workers’ negative attitudes towards and lack of knowledge in the use of personal protective equipment. The study reveals some identified problems and possible solutions to those specific problems in communication, culture, and knowledge. The study suggested that regular working safety dissemination through…

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    Human factors and ergonomics has become more significant in society over the last sixty years with the rise of technology. Human factors and ergonomics can be defined by the International Ergonomics Association as Ergonomics the scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of interactions among humans and other elements of a system, and the profession that applies theory, principles, data and methods to design in order to optimize human well-being and overall system performance…

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    Merriam-Webster defines ergonomics as “an applied science concerned with designing and arranging things people use so that the people and things interact most efficiently and safely —called also biotechnology, human engineering, human factors”. “Process improvement is the proactive task of identifying, analyzing and improving upon existing business processes within an organization for optimization and to meet new quotas or standards of quality.”…

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    Ergonomics Case Study 1. Has your current method of informing the company about ergonomic risk been successful? In the case study, I believe that the method used to inform management about ergonomic risk was not successful because it did not go far enough to pinpoint the major problems effecting employees at this company. After the Observation of environmental, health and safety related violation that lead to ergonomics risk or injuries, EHS managers should have follow standard by looking at…

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    Ergonomic Office Equipment Sitting behind a desk for long periods of time can cause stress all over the human body. A 2006 study in The American 9,279 emergency room visits for computer related injuries. A number that is up from 1,267 just twelve years earlier. (Bakalar) Other statistics show some very dramatic numbers. The average adult now spends 50-70% of the day sitting at work. 35.7% of all adults in the United States are obese. Musculoskeletal disorders account for about one-third of…

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    that will allow for ergonomic advances without sacrificing production…

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    Ergonomic consideration for Draughtsman Ergonomics is the process of designing or arranging workplaces, products and systems so that they fit the people who use them. Ergonomics applies to the design of anything that involves people – workspaces, sports and leisure, health and safety. Ergonomics is a branch of science that aims to learn about human abilities and limitations, and then apply this learning to improve people’s interaction with products, systems and environments. Ergonomics aims to…

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    While practicing dental hygiene, a major hazard is having musculoskeletal injuries. Knowledge of ergonomics and using ergonomic products can help reduce these injuries. This article lists ways to improve ergonomics that include magnification (loupes and intraoral cameras), operator seating, hand instruments, and gloves. Loupes can help hygienists in reducing injuries and keep good posture by magnifying and providing better view and angle of the patient s mouth. Studies have shown that loupes…

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    This paper is about physical therapy ergonomic consultation for dental professionals including dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants. Physical therapy consultation is a growing field of client-based consultative services for dental professionals. Ergonomics is simply combination of study and work and it is about maximum efficiency and safety of the work environment. It is a area where relationship between work environment and staff/personnel is accessed. The goal is to prevent work…

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