Ergonomics

1. Introduction Anthropometrics is a Greek term meaning “man measure”. To appreciate anthropometrics you must be able to understand how you can relate your own body features to others in terms of: size, shape, strength etc. Anthropology is not just restricted to biological features such as: human nature, evolution or genetic, it is also concerned with the social aspects of live. Aspects such as religion, politics and languages are elements that are not always associated with anthropometrics.…

Assembly lines are a “manufacturing technique in which a product is carried by some form of conveyor among stations where various operations are performed” (Columbia Encyclopedia). This extraordinary idea was one of the greatest things to come out of the Second Industrial Revolution which spanned from 1870 to 1914 (Mokyr, p.1). Assembly lines made our world the way it is today, adding overall convenience to buying. Today, stores are able to sell millions of units of product before going out…

This paper will be looking into my interactions with a patient that I worked with at the Alberta Physiotherapy Clinic. Included will be a chart summary, a list of goals from the therapist and myself, as well as details about the treatment plan that was implemented. Teaching techniques that worked and did not work with the patient, and personal areas of challenges and strengths that were reflected on by working with the patient will also be discussed in this paper. Therapist’s Goals and…

2.0 OBJECTIVES 2.1 Environmental Analysis Apple iMove treadmill can provide several environmental improvement factors, especially in current deriving problematic areas. This treadmill is energy efficient and produces electricity from user’s motion. The Apple iMove treadmill would utilize less than 1.5 kilowatts an hour, amounting average cost to less than 0.50 cents an hour in electrical usage. An additional, arena the Apple treadmill technology can help in is obesity. America has…

Introduction Speech recognition is a computer software that operates computers to distinguish speech and translate it into text. The term recognition refers to the software that recognize or identify the sounds of the speaker rather than the exact words the speaker is saying. It provides people with synchronized captions on recorded videos, television shows and movies. Speech recognition can be found anywhere and many people today are familiar with it. It can be found in Google Chrome,…

• Seating must provide good support (chairs provided by the workspace promote healthy seating posture through ergonomic design, they are also height adjustable). • Adequate table must be used (desks are provided at reasonable height and the chairs can come up to that height. The use of desk extensions is used as well so employees are able to stand up whilst doing…

When I was taking my drafting and perspective class in summer, my professor has taught us that there are actually difference between interior architecture, interior design, interior decoration, and architecture, which is like a rag around architecture. I didn’t know there are such difference between those interior and architecture fields, and sometimes it is a lines blurring on this discussing topic, to define the role and responsivities of each profession. Although we have already known that…

“It’s our goal to help every athlete achieve their minimum level of performance. Whether it’s helping to prevent injuries or treating current ones, we focus on getting you back to what you love. Competition.” This paper will cover the history of athletic training, occupational settings and what athletic trainers do in those settings, and the schooling it takes to become an athletic trainer. There is a lot of history about athletic training. Athletic training was common in ancient Greece times,…

INTRODUCTION Flexi-Coil Ltd., a division of CNH Global, is Canada's largest farm implement manufacturer and has become a key employer in the Saskatoon area since its establishment in 1952 by the farming brothers Emerson and Kenneth Summach. [1,2] In 1997, Flexi-Coil sold 35% of its market shares to New Holland Agriculture. In 1999, New Holland became a brand of CNH Global. [3] Later, in the same year, CNH Global completed the purchase of the global Flexi-Coil business. [2] In 2013, CNH…

Hilda is an 85-year-old Hispanic senior citizen who suffers from arthritis, high blood pressure and diabetes type 1. When Hilda was younger, she enjoyed cooking, cleaning and working. As of now, Hilda is no longer able to do all these things because her advanced arthritis prevents her from going outside. Many senior citizens like Hilda are homebound, incapable of cooking or taking proper personal care. Homebound elders feel helpless because they are isolated from society and depend on home-based…