Workplace Ergonomic Research

The word ergonomics was created through simply putting two Greek words together. “Ergo” meaning work and “nomics” meaning laws. However, in present time, ergonomics refers to the study of people’s condition at their workplace, in terms of efficiency and effectiveness. Ergonomics is something us humans deal with on a daily basis, whether it is at work or at home. Although ergonomics might not seem as an important factor to consider, it can significantly affect people’s working efficiency. Maintaining good ergonomics is also very important for people’s health and safety. Study proves that extended time spent on a computer can induce muscular fatigue and discomfort. Most common injuries people suffer due to bad ergonomics are often, musculoskeletal injury also known as MSI. Along with MSI, another very popular discomfort people suffer is musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). This includes, but is not restricted to; eyestrain, headaches, blurred vision, burning eyes and many more, but the most common and severe MSD’s are tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and even muscle strain. The three main reasons why people experience MSD’s are because of constant repetitive, awkward, and forceful movements in the body. These problems will occur due to an ineffective workplace and ergonomics helps us eliminate these potential harmful injuries.

Research

Location data was collected:

Room 209

Canadian Center of Occupational helped construct this questionnaire.

Checklist of Workplace Ergonomics

Monitor Chair

Is the monitor set at a height that imposes your neck to be straight?

YES OR NO Is the chair a fully adjustable chair?

YES OR NO

Is the monitor an arm’s length away from where you sit so it’s not too bright?

YES OR NO

Does it consist of arm...

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... conform your comfortable personal space. It is very important that the user stretch his body every often to eliminate the risk of developing an ergonomic injury

Conclusion:

Nonetheless, in today’s society, ergonomics has emerged as a popular issue because it shows the relationship between certain types of injuries such as MSI and MSD. In addition to this, it shows how the potential injuries relate to everyday situations in the workplace. A few ways to avoid getting these injuries from the workplace, is by following the Canadian Center of occupation checklist, as provided. To avoid most of these injuries consider the type of chair you sit on, proper lighting, work area, the positing of the body and well as the monitor. Nevertheless, an ineffective workplace will cause many problems to the user and ergonomics helps us eliminate these harmful potential injuries.