ERGONOMICS IN DESK WORK – By Shristi Shakya, MPT
ERGONOMICS IN DESK WORK
1. What is Ergonomics?
2. Why is it important?
3. Ergonomic Factors.
4. Types of Ergonomics.
5. Ergonomic Principles.
6. Objectives.
7. Effects of Ergonomics.
8. Ergonomic Risk Factors.
9. How to Prevent.
10. Workstation Ergonomics.
11. Advantages.
12. Summary.
Ergonomics is the science and art of fitting the job and the workplace to the workers’ needs.
It is the study of work. It is a way to make jobs/tasks fit the employees better.
It is a way to make work easier. Hence, Ergonomics is the science of human engineering, which involves
designing a workplace that fits a person physical dimensions, with the intend of preventing work-related
injuries and illnesses and increase comfort and productivity.
It is very evident that workers who requir...