Office Ergonomics.PPTVIP

OSU Environmental Health and Safety Office Ergonomics Adjusting Your Workstation to Fit Your Body What is Ergonomics? ERGO=“work” NOMICS= “rules” or “laws” Ergonomics literally means “the laws of work” What is Ergonomics? OSHA defines ergonomics as the science of “designing the job to fit the worker, instead of forcing the worker to fit the job.” What is Ergonomics? Ideally, ergonomics: Makes the job safer by preventing injury and illness Makes the job easier by adjusting the job to the worker Makes the job more pleasant by reducing physical and mental stress Saves money $$$ Ergonomic Fac