THE ABC OFOFFICE ERGONOMICS.

Presented by:

Associate Professor Abdul Shukor bin AbdullahNiosh Approved Trainer, Ergonomis Assessor & Consultant

(profshukor.blogspot.com)

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Objectives Of Today’s Talk

At the end of this talk, participants ill be able to gain an awareness and able to understand on:

1. National Regulations on Occupational Safety &

Health Hazards

2. Office Ergonomics

3. Practical Counter Measures to minimise the risks to

Body Health and overall Safety at work

Physical Factors That Cause Health Hazards and Work-related Stress At Office.

3Sources: profshukor.blogspot.com

What is ERGONOMICS?

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‘Ergonomics’ is derived from two Greek wordsErgon meaning ‘work’ andNomos meaning ‘principles or laws’

Ergonomics = The Science of WorkErgonomics = The Science of Work

Ergonomics is not a new science, although the term

has become more common lately. The phrase

was first coined in 1857.

Definition of ERGONOMICS

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“Ergonomics is essentially fitting the workplace to the worker. The better the fit the higher the level of safety and worker efficiency.” Fitting the Task to the Human ~ Grandjean 1990

Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA) 1994 - Ministry of Human Resource

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OSHA 1994 is a set of regulations enacted in Parliament with a broad scope involving many Sections. In its broadest sense, the Act aims at:

● the promotion and maintenance of the highest degree of physical, mental and social well- being of workers in all occupations;

● the prevention among workers of adverse effects on health caused by their working conditions;

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● the placing and maintenance of workers in an occupational environment adapted to physical and mental needs; (right person for the job)

● the adaptation of work to humans. (task fits to the worker’s capability’)

Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA) 1994 - Ministry of Human Resource

Both EMPLOYERS and EMPLOYEES can be prosecuted and penalisedunder OSHA 1994

Sections 15, 16, 17, 18 – General Duties of EMPLOYERS

Sections 24, 25, 26, 27 – General Duties of EMPLOYEES

Office Environmental Factors

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• awkward posture?

• slippery / contaminated floors?

• variations in levels?

• exposure to extreme heat/cold?

• strong air movements?

• poor lighting conditions?

Does the working environmentresult in :

Employees who have discomfort problems at office.

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Graph on right, illustrates the prevalence of discomfort by work category. It is clear within this graph that Data Entry and Customer Service employees have a significantly higher incidence of discomfort within their population versus the other work groups. Close behind these groups are Designers/Engineers and Administrative Assistants. When looking at the levels of discomfort between the groups, it appears that the work categories with the higher level of exposure to computer activities have the higher prevalence of discomfort.

Major Cause: SEDENTARY Activities

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A sedentary lifestyle is a type of lifestyle with no or irregular physical activity.

Effects of SEDENTARY lifestyle at work

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Causes of Bodily Pains.

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1.Extended Arm Reach2. Arm is places on hard table surface3. Compact workstation4. Eyes and LCD Monitor not in horizontal plane5. Office is TOO Bright6. Wrong Chairs

Prolonged Sitting – Increase the risk of pain

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Back Pain due to Office Activities

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Most UPPER Back Pain (UBP)problems come from

CERVICAL (C1 to C7) area.

Most LOWER Back Pain (LBP)problems come from

LUMBAR (L1 to L5) area.

The Worst Health Risk – Back Pain!

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Pressures on the discs.

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Stress Sensitive Areas

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Correct Body Postures

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Correct Body Postures

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Life Plants to improve Office Surrounding

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Perfect Office Anatomy

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)

Shoulder Pain – Rotator Cuff Tendonitis

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Exercise – Body Stretching at workplace.

Make it as Safety Culture – Exercise Together

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Easy to get from YouTube

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Action Plan For You…

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Form A Team or Committee

Identify Sources of the Safety and Health Hazards

Select and Develop Counter Measures and Effective Solutions

Set 1 Day for Office ‘Community Program’

Green the OFFICE

Install Proper Workstation Equipment

THANK YOU.

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Questions?

TQ and Take care of your health and safety.

Prof. Abdul Shukor

Email: prof.shukor@gmail.com