Essays on Musculoskeletal Disorders

IE 309 - Human Factors & Ergonomics

Industrial Engineering Department Project (1) 1. Introduction 2. Problem statement 3. Proposed solution 4. Data gathered 5. Data analysis 6. Conclusion Dr.

INTRODUCTION

ERGONOMICS AS A CONCEPT Ergonomics is applied as a science to fit the workplace conditions and job demands to the capabilities of the working population. The goal of the current paper is to make the workplace more comfortable and to improve both health and productivity. To meet the goal stated above, the capabilities and limitations of workers and their tools, equipment and furniture are considered in conjunction with how they relate to particular tasks. Ergonomics when it ...

The term ‘Ergonomic' denotes two phrases of Greek, ‘ergon' that implies work, as well as ‘nomos' that implies laws. Currently, the phrase describes the art of devising a job or activity to fit a labourer and not compelling a labourer to fit a task (Salvendy 274). Ideally, this implies designing a workplace to offer the feasible attainable comfort as well as avoiding work-related injury or stress. Ergonomics encompasses all facets of a task that ranges from some physical stresses work places on nerves, bones, joints, muscles, as well as tendons to environmental issues that impairs vision, hearing, or overall ...

Statistics show that a large number of workers employed in office settings resort to taking time off work some time in their career owing to their schedules which tend to have damaging effects on their physique. A number of studies have highlighted the negative impacts of jobs which limit movement and also reduce the chance of exercise leading to a number of skeletal and muscular symptoms in office workers. Studies show that with furniture that has been designed to impart a higher level of comfort and also through programs that guide employees to have correct posture, muscular and skeletal ...

Discrimination in the place of work has been a barrier to the United Kingdom's development. The constitution of the country recognizes that everyone is equal. In 2010, the Equality Act was promulgated with an aim of reducing economic and social disparities within the United Kingdom. Following its promulgation, the business community expressed their concerns on its implication. This paper is set to examine the United Kingdom Equality Act 2010 as well as its consequences for the business community. The Equality Act 2010 was introduced with the view of ensuring that discrimination in the workplace is eliminated. Certain characteristics are ...

Abstract

Ergonomics is a field of applied science that focuses on arranging and designing equipment used by people in a manner that will result in optimized efficiency and safety. The emergence of humanistic management theories has created an emphasis on developing work environments that recognize employee values and needs. One such aspect of these theories is the concept of ergonomics, which recognizes the need for a safe work environment in achieving efficiency and organizational goals. The environment studied in this simulation is a simple workshop that has a computer desk, server, conveyor belt, office chair and two computer monitors. The ...

X-ray Reading

X-ray Reading Figure 1 The patient in this x-ray image is centred with both lungs apices. The image has also captured the costophrenic angles but some of the bones are invisible in the picture. The reason some of the bone structures are invisible is because of poor reproduction. Additionally, the medial ends of clavicle are invincible thus it is impossible to assess rotation using this image. Another observation is that the trachea is patent and deviated to the right. The image also shows that the heart is deviated to the right. The heart of the patient has a ...

Introduction

Alternative or Manipulative therapy has been used since 400 BC. Modern medicine that using surgery and drug therapy have many disadvantages. These include Post-surgery pain, side-effects and high costs. Over the decades, alternative therapy has been a useful for treating osteoporosis and other musculoskeletal disorders. Of the different alternative interventions for musculoskeletal disorders, osteopathy and chiropractic systems have been widely used around the globe. Since traditional allopathic medications had many drawbacks, physicians recommend patients to undergo alternative or manipulative therapy.

The Decline of Allopathic Medicine

Allopathic medicine was the only intervention for the treatment of ‘bone setting’ in the early 19th century. No alternative or ...

123 4th Avenue

New York, New York

USA 547890 Dear Mr. Green: Safety and health is crucial in every endeavor. As such, conducting tasks analyses in a work setting is paramount to ensuring that the health condition and safety of all personnel are taken into utmost consideration. As such, in response to your request, I am hereby documenting the “Task Analysis – Ergonomics Report” which summarizes the results of the recently conducted task analysis – ergonomics assessment on a specific job at your convenience store, that of a Shelves Stacker, which was conducted on October 23, 2014. The report contains relevant information which includes a summary of ...

- Development and the implementation of policies that favor return to work of disabled workers A worker may become disabled in the course of carrying out his/her activities within the workplace or outside the organization. As such, it is important for an employer to develop policies that will allow employees to return to work even after they become disabled due to the injuries sustained. The move to retain employees with disabilities is a best practice as it helps the organization promote equality and even workers will feel encouraged to deliver quality output because such policies gives employees a sense of ...

The title of the research being analysed in this case is called EBSCOhost. For an individual to retrieve articles or rather utilize the use of this database, he or she can follow this link (http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/search/selectdb?sid=5f9d48a6-0f00-4226-98a5-2ba339557b87%40sessionmgr4001&vid=1&hid=4104). Upon following the above link, a researcher can go further and choose from the various options depending on the field or rather the subject of his or her research since the database has sections. The source of the article chosen and entitled Patient preferences for adherence to treatment for osteoarthritis: the MEdication Decisions in Osteoarthritis Study (MEDOS) is "BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders". From the ...

Implementation of a Patient Fall Prevention Program

Introduction The rise of patient falls in hospitals, healthcare centers, nursing homes and daycare facilities is on a rise. In more than 90% of patient fall cases, the falls could have been prevented. Patients fall increases the incidence of injuries to the patients. Healthcare facilities would face the burden of cost in the case of inpatient falls. Falls are common in adults above the age of 65 years. According to the center for disease control and prevention (CDC), one in three adults in the U.S above the age of 65 years falls each year. Studies estimate that the around ...

Tremendous scientific advancements have enabled the creation of computers along with the wide range of functional potential that they possess. Computers are notable for their application in medicine, military complex, science, education, and entertainment, of which the last two have come to be the most controversial of functions. The point is that children are used to spending plenty of time in front of computer screens, whether for the purpose of education or entertainment, which cannot choose but produce health-related concerns among medicine and health experts who claim computers to have a negative outcome for maturing children’s minds. Healy (17) ...

IntroductionHuman factors and ergonomics is a wide field that deals with designing systems that complement the cognitive abilities of the human body. The term ‘human factor’ and ‘ergonomics’ are, in most cases, used interchangeable because they deal with more or less the same thing (Cohen & Woodson, 2005). However, it is essential to note that even though human factors and ergonomics mean the same thing, one term may be favored more than the other in different countries may or industries may. Ergonomics essentially deals with designing for the people especially when they interact with systems, processes or products. The application of ...

October 14, 201X

Cascades Tissue Group 1200 Forest St.

Eau Claire, WI, United States 54703

Dear Mr. Senor: Pursuant to our conversation, I am hereby attaching a “Task Analysis – Ergonomics Report” which summarizes the results of the recently conducted task analysis – ergonomics assessment on relevant jobs your company, the Cascades Tissue Group, done on October 14, 201X. The report contains crucial information which includes a summary of relevant observations, conclusions and recommendations, as deemed appropriate. Hoping that we are able to provide the chance to improve tasks and jobs in your company, which is considered pertinent for the overall safety and health condition of your workers. ...

Abstract

The principle purpose of this paper is to study about the correlation between musculoskeletal disorders and the related ergonomic risk factors. MSD (musculoskeletal disorders) being one of the most predominant causes of disability at work, it is essential to be aware of their work-related causes, risk factors and their possible preventions or controls. This has been highlighted in the paper, along with a background study of Ergonomics. A thorough knowledge of ergonomics is also applied to the understanding of MSD. The paper also throws light on the various work-related hazards, whose thorough knowledge can be of help for preventive measures. ...

Nicolas Virgin, Markus Miezal, Gabriele, Bleser Katharina Mura, & Dominic Gorecky, ‘Innovative system for real-time ergonomic feedback in industrial manufacturing’ Applied ergonomics, 44.4, (2013): 566-574. Print. This work gives an article that allows a real-time ergonomic assessment of manual tasks in an industrial setting. The authors state that a biomedical model of the upper body has been created by use of inertia sensors, which are located at different areas on the upper body. Based on this model, a computerized Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) ergonomic assessment of real-time musculoskeletal disorders. Additionally, local scores were calculated on the basis segment; for instance, ...

In Chapter 2, Evaluation of Job Demands, the author discusses the various forces and factors that go into determining just how physically demanding a job can be. This is done in order to evaluate the proper ergonomic precautions that must be made in a given job environment. The author defines the long-term effects of physical demands on a worker as work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs), and how jobs are analyzed in order to prevent them as effectively as possible. When performing job analysis, data (both quantitative and qualitative) is gathered about the job itself, then processed through a number of decision rules that lead ...