Musculoskeletal Disorders and Ergonomics

Musculoskeletal Disorders and Ergonomics

Ergonomics is an engineering science which includes the engineering, psychological, anatomical and physiological philosophies and their relationship with humans. Ergonomics application indicates the need of designing workplace and using the equipment in the right manner. This helps in maximizing the capabilities of the workers working in ergonomically designed environment and also increases job satisfaction along with reducing absenteeism and costs related to health issues (Devereux et.al, 2002). The use of computers is unavoidable in current work structure but it also calls for addressing health concerns in humans. Extended work on computer harms human ...