Workplace Ergonomics
Journal Title: International Research Journal of Applied and Basic Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 9, Issue 10
Abstract
The main purpose of ergonomics is to fit the task to the individual, not the individual to the task. Practicing suitable ergonomics obtains developed productivity, improved safety and health of workers; increases job acquiescence and ameliorate compliance with government regulations. The general ergonomics doctrine that should be employed to the workplace contain aiming for dynamic versus static work, optimizing work surface heights, avoiding overload of muscles and unnatural postures, and training persons to utilize the workplace, facility, and equipment properly. This paper further investigates the important components of ergonomics.
Authors and Affiliations
Sakineh Ahmadi| Alborz university of medical sciences; occupational, Mohammad Hassan Tavassoli| Iran 5-Services (iran-5s.com), Ahmad Ali Ahmadi| Iran cable mfg.co, Quality control
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