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table so that the worker does not have to bend down
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 „any workers suffer from injuries and diseases that result
from manual work and the increased mechanization of
work.

 Ergonomics looks at ways the job fit the worker, instead of

forcing the worker to fit the job.

 Ergonomics can be used to improve poor working

conditions. It can also be used to prevent bad design from
being built into a job if applied when a job, tools or work or
workstations are being set up.

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 ^orcing a worker to adapt to poorly designed work conditions can lead to
serious injury to the hands, writs, joints, back or other parts of the body.

 Vibration, repetitive work, twisting, awkward work positions, excessive

force or pressure, lifting or pushing can all cause injuries and diseases to
develop.

 Injuries and diseases caused by poorly designed or unsuitable tools and

workstations often develop over time.

 Workers should be provided with information on ergonomics-related

injuries and diseases, including what the common symptoms are and what
work-related conditions are known to cause them.

 Applying ergonomics principles in the workplace benefits both workers

and employers.
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implimented, can result in significant improvements are,
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position such that the workerǯs strongest muscles do
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positions, such as reaching, bending, or hunching over for
periods of time.

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with improved back support
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support-Leads to poor back
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 A task should not require workers to stay in awkward
positions, such as reaching, bending or hunching over for
long periods of time.

A physically demanding task A pull chain makes opening

in an awkward posture with a the valve easier
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well designed job should minimize how far and often
workers have to lift.

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to adopt correct posture when working, by using
correct tools/^urnitureǥ..
 Always try to correct your loved onesǥ Spouse,
—hildren, Parents ,relatives ǥǥby providing correct
tools/instructions ǥ..
to avoid prolong health hazards dueǥǥ.
1. Employmentǥǥǥǥ.
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