Seminar Office Ergonomics
September 24, 2008 by admin
Filed under Office Ergonomics, Seminar Health and Safety
There are two kinds of hazards in the office; they are Ergonomics hazard and Safety hazard. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD) are the most commonly occurring hazards in modern offices. These injuries result from poorly designed workstations, and inadequate job design.
Ergonomics deals with the compatibility between workers and their work. Poor ergonomic conditions exist when the “work” is incompatible with the workers’ bodies and their ability to continue working.
OBJECTIVES of OFFICE ERGONOMICS SEMINAR
The specific objectives of this Office Ergonomics Seminar were to enable you to:
• Develop an understanding of the basic elements of office ergonomics;
• Identify tasks that can potentially cause work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD) and other injuries to the muscles and joints;
• Develop an ergonomics program and set goals for your workplace; and
• Focus on problem solving through employee and management involvement.
