Ergonomics

method of embodiment of architecture and some example of architecture design by mostly referencing to the sixth week’s reading of my study of Architecture Theory course in the University of Edinburgh. First, I want to explain further about what is ergonomic…

ruggedized computer system to be used in Tamar lifeboat. This system consists of CPU, screen, keyboard and mouse. It uses methods such as quality function deployment (QFD), failure mode effects analysis (FMEA), reliability analysis, quality standards, ergonomics and redundancy to establish the quality of the system. Furthermore, it seeks to establish if the system fulfils the requirements of the customers. Customer Specifications The customer requires the rugged computer system to operate in a…

5 Best Kneeling Chair Reviews 2017 Your health is the most important thing in your life, isn’t it? Keep this idea in mind, when you need to choose any type of furniture including a kneeling chair. More and more people choose ergonomic kneeling chairs in order to reduce negative impact of long sitting. The secret of kneeling chairs is very simple. Natural position of sitting helps your body to distribute weight between back, buttocks and knees. It helps to prevent pain in legs and back as well…

By getting involved in preceptorships in different clinical settings this semester, it has enhanced our education and allowed us to see how influential physical therapy can be for patients and their families. In order to supplement the education received in class and literature available, we had the opportunity to observe an outpatient physical therapy clinic at Momentum Physical Therapy. At this specific location, care is given from five physical therapists, which provided us the unique…

Summary: Why are musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) so damaging? They don’t claim a life. They aren’t visually noticeable. But they do have a large and lasting effect on the worker involved and everyone around them. The constant pain and loss of motion associated with these kinds of injuries can drastically affect someone’s quality of life, productivity, as well as their ability to return to their original job position. Every MSD negatively impacts the company by forcing them to pay the price of…

To control the hazard clearly tag chair 'out of order' and place in area where someone will not use the chair. Report immediately to maintenance person and supervisor. Question 5: Ergonomics is the study of the physical relationship between people and the work environment. Ergonomics is important to reduce and prevent hazards, lower health and safety risk and improve workplace efficiency. Work satisfaction is also increased and fatigue is decreased. Question 6: To set up workplace…

The job should never limit the employee or compromise an employee’s capabilities. Good ergonomics shortens learning times; makes the job easier with less fatigue; improves equipment maintenance; reduces absenteeism, labor turnover, and job stress and injury; and meets requirements for health and safety. Recognizing ergonomic risks factors in the work place is an essential first step in correcting hazards and improving worker protection. In order to achieve…

We live where there is greed, poverty, war, inequality and so much more. We seek the assistance of leadership to provide us with security, food, and happiness. But what happens when we leave it up to them to decide for us? In the book Brave New World, the author Aldous Huxley explores the possible answer, which was mainly influenced by the events that were occurring at the time. Brave New World was written in 1931 and published in 1932. During the time that Huxley wrote this book he had…

There are many things that must be considered when looking into to opening a law office. These things include (but are not limited to): Budgetary constraints; Future growth; Physical location; Amenities; Client needs; Ergonomic considerations and maximum efficiency. In order to have a successful law office there must be a well-designed office plan. A well-designed office plan creates production and gives both the employee/s and client/s a pleasant environment to work in. In turn this creates…

Pain and discomfort should not be a part of the job description for dental hygienists. However, according to Sanders and Turcotte (1997), there is a “high incidence of cumulative trauma disorders (CTD) among dental hygienists and an alarming number of dental professionals who report work with pain every day” (p.55). Practicing dental hygiene entails spending most of our day viewing small, narrow spaces inside the oral cavity. Long-term strain to our eyes, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons…