ergonomics at work by anne bader & olivier horseau saimaa university of applied sciences human...
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ERGONOMICS ERGONOMICS AT WORKAT WORK
By By
Anne Bader Anne Bader & Olivier Horseau& Olivier Horseau
Saimaa University of Applied Sciences
Human Resources Management
February 2009
TopicsTopics
Introduction and definitionIntroduction and definition
The different types of ergonomicsThe different types of ergonomics Job safetyJob safety Monetary, physical, mental, social aspectsMonetary, physical, mental, social aspects
A concrete exampleA concrete example
Conclusion and questionsConclusion and questions
How you should How you should understand ”ergonomics”understand ”ergonomics”
DefinitionDefinition
The science which links work and
health…
Prevent accidents and improve
employees comfort…
Concept developmentConcept development
Developed in the middle of XX
century
Takes care of workers/employees needs and not only profitability
Associations: International Ergonomics
Association
Different ergonomicsDifferent ergonomics
I) Job safety:
Ensure all employees have safe working conditions
nature and place of work require various regulations Be aware of special machine, the wet floor… layout of office equipment
Legal protection from governmental regulations
Different ergonomicsDifferent ergonomics
II) Monetary aspects:
Implement safety regulations represents a investment not a cost
Employee would have to pay premium wages to compensate the lack of protection
Compensation of sick leave
Avoid futur money waste by preventing accidents
Different ergonomicsDifferent ergonomics
III) Physical aspect:
One of the biggest ergonomics fight
health problems caused by improper postures
2 dimensions: Poorly Adjusted Equipment
Manual Handling
Different ergonomicsDifferent ergonomics
IV) Mental aspect:
”A satisfied employee is a more productive one”
worker’s mental ability, knowledge, experience ensure the work is done by the right person
Causes: excessive demand, permanent under stimulation inadequate training time pressure
Improving the working conditions fights against stress, absenteeism, rivarly...
Different ergonomicsDifferent ergonomics
V) Social aspect:
Closely related to mental aspect
Less stress, less rivarly, respectful atmosphere leads to better production…
But in reality what does that mean ?But in reality what does that mean ?A concrete exampleA concrete example
The cashier example Before:
Cashier had to move to take
the product,
Had to find the bar code,
Had got stress due to noise,
inconfortable position, rate…
But in reality what does that mean ?But in reality what does that mean ?A concrete exampleA concrete example
What the company has to think about: (1)
How the product comes, is it easy for the cashier to take it
Does the chair is comfortable and easy to move
Does the cashier need to push the product or is it automatic and efficient
Does the place under the office is enought to stretch the legs
But in reality what does that mean ?But in reality what does that mean ?A concrete exampleA concrete example
What the company has to think about: (2)
The optic player should be modern (360° => it’s easier and faster for the cashier)
Is there any fresh current ? (thermic aspect)
Does the noise is not too loud? Important because the cashier has to hear the ”Bip” (sound aspect)
The working place should be well lighted but not too much (light aspect)
To conclude…To conclude…
Ergonomics is not only a way to improve employees comfort, it’s also an idea to put them in a good position.
Consequently they are more productive, more satisfied,
It represents an advantage for the company to develop ergonomy.
Thank you for your attention !