ERGONOMICSHealth and Safety

Agenda

1. Definition : What is Ergonomics?2. History3. Standards and Applications4. Examples5. Conclusion6. Questions

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What is Ergonomics?• Ergonomics is about how people, based on their physical

capabilities, can best organize and conduct their activities• Ergonomics, which is also know as human factors, is a

systematic order which is in the process of understanding and improving human communications with types of products, equipment, environments and systems.

• Ergonomics is aimed at developing and applying knowledge and techniques to enhance system performance. It also focuses on the health, safety and well-being of the individuals involved. The concentration of ergonomics is further take across work, leisure and other aspects of our daily lives.

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History of Ergonomics• Ancient Greek’s obsession with the appearance and development of

the human body showed an appreciation of how the human body functions and interact with objects that are surrounding it.

• The word “ergonomics” was founded in 1857 by Wojciech Jastrzebowski and really means ‘the natural laws of work'. The word ‘ergonomic’ was formed by the Greek words ‘ergo’ which means work and ‘nomos’ which means natural laws.

• Ergonomics increased its role in our culture as the ‘Industrial Revolution’ progressed with ideas of how to increase the production of workers by studying the work that is being done. As a result of these observations, which at the time was called ‘Scientific Management’ , improvements were being made by auditing a job which was being performed and the type of material and tools used to complete it, as well as a certain ‘fit’ which could be made that would further improve worker productivity and development.

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• “Ergonomics is the since of human engineering, which involves designing a workplace that fits a person physical dimensions, with the intent of preventing work-related injuries and illnesses and increase comfort and productivity”

Ergonomic Standards The ergonomics standards are the guidelines, rules,

criteria, etc., that are followed to have uniformity In order that this standards are worldwide

recognized, three important organization must approved them:

1. ISO : International Organization for Standardization2. IEC : International Electro-technical Commission3. ITU : International Telecommunications Union

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Ergonomics Systems

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Ergonomic Standards

Standards are designed to ensure safety and comfort of working people.

The big problem has been convince companies and people the importance avoid these guidelines. In some place is already mandatory.

The are standards for almost anything you can this at a work place.

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Examples of Standards

At office: Principles in the design of

work systems Principles related to mental

workload Guidelines for working

posture Guidelines for workplace

environment

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Examples of Standards

At Industry: Manual handling Slips, trips and falls Poor posture Difficult access Difficult to use equipment

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Some Applications

Ergonomics in Motor Vehicle transportationMilitary Ergonomic StandardsErgonomics Guidelines for design, installation and

use of machine toolsQuality Management standardsHealth Planning and organization standards Noise, head, hearing protection, air quality, safety

signs etc.

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Examples of Risk

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Risk Factors

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Conclusions

1) Its is important to apply the ergonomics standards to keep a healthy live. We'll expend a lot of time at work, studying, etc.

2) While ergonomics is a relative new field of study, it is acquiring relevance worldwide. More companies are applying ergonomics policies. Probably some day will be mandatory

3) We need to think about how are we working, about our posture and habits. It is always a good time to learn and improve.

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QUESTIONS?

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Merdanmyrat NURJANOVQHSE ExecutiveScomi Oiltools LTD.(Turkmenistan)E-mail: merdan.nurjanov@tm.scomioiltools.comMobile: +99364503332Office: +99365092206

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REFERENCE1) Karwowski,W. (2005) ‘Ergonomics and human factors: the paradigms for

science, engineering, design, technology and management of human compatible systems’ ,Ergonomics, 48:5, 436-463.Article retrieved October 14, 2009, from Ryerson university Database.

2) http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/001401304000291673) ISO (2004), International Standardization Organization Website, http…

www.iso.org4) CEN (2004), Euro Standardization Organization Website,

http://www.cenorm.be

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THANK YOU!

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