| Title |
Understanding ergonomics at work |
| SubTitle |
Reduce accidents and ill health and increase production by fitting the task to the worker. |
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| Author |
HSE |
| Series Code |
INDG |
| Series Number |
90 |
| Publisher |
HSE Books |
| Date of Publication |
2003 |
| Length |
12 pages |
| Stock Code |
INDG90REV2 |
| ISBN |
0717625990 |
| Edition |
2nd rev. ed. |
| Quantity Per Pack |
15 |
| Notes |
leaflet. (INDG90)(INDG 90)(IND G90)(IND G 90)(15 copies per pack) supersedes INDG90(REV) entitled, 'If the task fits: Ergonomics at work.'ISBN 0717613798 |
| Abstract |
This leaflet is aimed at anyone responsible for employees' health and safety. It explains what ergonomics is, what it does and how it can affect people at work. It advises how to apply ergonomics to the workplace, to reduce accidents, ill health and to improve productivity and performance and explains the kind of problems ergonomics can solve. It suggests ways of identifying ergonomic problems and what to do about them. The leaflet also contains case studies and gives further sources of information. Contents: What is ergonomics?; How can ergonomics improve health and safety?; What kind of workplace problems can ergonomics solce?; How do I identify ergonomic problems?; What can I do if I think I have identified an ergonomic problem?; Where can I get more information? |
| Keywords |
Guidance; Employment; Manual handling; Lifting; Carrying; Seating; Stress; Accidents; Display screen equipment; VDUs; Repetitive strain injury; (RSI); Lighting |