ERGONOMICS I Funded by the Netherlands embassy, Ankara, Turkey

2 Content Carpal tunnel syndrome 1 Back disorders 2 Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome 3 Ergonomic Solutions 4

3 Ergonomic Goals Finding ways to make strenuous, often repetitive work, less likely to cause muscle and joint injuries -- and still get the job done.

ERGONOMICS Almost 60% of all work-related illnesses in the USA are: MSDs

Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) Soft tissues are involved (muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, blood vessels and nerves)

FREQUENCY FORCE POSTURE THE GOAL IS TO ELIMINATE AT LEAST ONE FROM EVERY TASK

7 Awkward Postures Highly Repetitive Motion h High Hand Force … Repeated Impact … Heavy, Frequent, Awkward Lifting … Moderate to High Hand-Arm Vibration … Look for These Indicators

8 What Are Examples of WMSDs? CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROM TENOSINOVITIS TENDONITIS STRAIN SPRAIN

9 What Are Examples of WMSDs? DIGITAL NEURITIS WHITE FINGER Pitcher’s SHOLDER TRIGER FINGER TENNIS ELBOW ( Golfer’s elbow )

Photos used in this presentation were taken from The presentation of David Ellsworth *Edmonds Community College- The course supported from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor.