ERGONOMI

PENCEGAHAN
FITTING THE PERSON TO THE JOB Seleksi dan skrining Latihan ketrampilan Safety training Latihan kebugaran Pendidikan kesehatan Back care education Stress management

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FITTING THE JOB TO THE PERSON Ergonomics work design Safety engineering Environmental control organizational

Ergonomics
Study of the behavior and activities of people working with mechanical and electronic machines and tool

Ergonomi
Sikap tubuh Gerakan
Repetitif

Stres
Monotoni Jam kerja & istirahat Tekanan pekerjaan Iluminasi Fatigue dll

MUSCULAR EFFORT

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EFFECT 1.A higher energy consumption 2.Raised heart rate 3.Longer rest periods needed

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Optimal use of muscle strength

PRACTICAL GUIDELINES
1.Avoid any kind of bent or unnatural posture

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2.Avoid keeping an arm outstretched either forwards or sideways

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3.The working field should be at such a height that it is at the best distance from the eyes of the operator

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4.Work sitting down as much as possible 5.Arm movements should be either in opposition to each other or otherwise symmetrical 6.Hand grips, tools and material should be arranged around the workplace, the best position is 25-30 cm from the eyes with the elbow lowered and bent at right angles

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7.hand-work can be raised up by using supports under the elbows, forearms or hands

BODY SIZE

DESIGN OF WORKSTATION
WORKING HEIGHTS

NECK AND HEAD POSTURE

ROOM TO GRASP AND MOVE THINGS

SITTING AT WORK 1.Must be adapted to both the traditional office job and modern equipment 2.Backrest should have an adjustable inclination 3.Backrest height 480-520 mm vertically above the seat surface 4.Seat surface should measure 400-450 mm across and 380-420mm from back to front 5.Foot rest are important

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6. Must be conceived for a forward and reclined sitting posture

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7.Backrest must have a well-formed lumbar pad

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8. Must fulfill all the requirements of modern seat