Ergonomics healthcare professinals

Musculoskeletal disorders and ergonomics in healthcare scenario

1. Musculoskeletal disorders(MSDs) & Ergonomics Dr Vivek Singh 4/01/2019

2. Outline MSDs among health care professionals E rgonomics Components of ergonomics Principles of ergonomics Summary

3. MSDs among health care professionals High prevalence of- 1.Neck pain(59%) 2.Back pain(upper & lower )(55%) 3.Shoulder pain(34%) 4.Wrist and hand pain I ncidence higher than in the general population Easy to overlook Knudsen et al;Iowa Orthop J;2014

4. Risk Factors Forceful exertions Awkward work postures Repetitive motions Prolonged activities Localized contact stresses Segmental vibration Temperature extremes.

5. MSDs among health care professionals Reasons- Long working hours in e rgonomically challenging postures F lexed neck and elevated arm positions when performing surgery Extremes of motion and contorted body positioning P rolonged standing

6. Reasons for MSDs S tatic position of neck and trunk and associated frequent movements of upper extremities.

7. Reasons for MSDs A lack of education regarding surgical ergonomics

8. Ergonomics Ergonomics is the science of designing a safe, comfortable and productive workplace Matching the job to the worker and the product to the user Increasing productivity while maintaining health

9. Ergonomics Ergonomics  is concerned with understanding of the interactions among humans and other elements of his profession to optimise well-being and overall system performance.

10. Components Of Ergonomics Physical ergonomics Cognitive ergonomics Organizational ergonomics

11. Physical Ergonomics Physical ergonomics is the human body’s responses to physical and physiological work loads . Includes repetitive strain injuries from repetition, vibration, force, and posture

12. Cognitive Ergonomics Cognitive ergonomics deals with the mental processes and human capacitie s when at work . Cognitive ergonomics focuses on the fit between human cognitive abilities and limitations and the machine, task, environment, etc.

13. Organizational Ergonomics Organizational ergonomics deals with the organizational structures, policies and processes in the work environment Includes team work, motivation, job satisfaction, shift work, scheduling and ethics

14. Benefits of Ergonomics Decreased injury risk Decreased mistakes Decreased lost work day Increased productivity Increased efficiency Improved morale

15. Principles Of Ergonomics Maintain the ‘S’ curve

16. Principles Of Ergonomics Seating & posture

17. Principles Of Ergonomics Keep everything in easy reach

18. Principles Of Ergonomics Work at proper heights

19. Principles Of Ergonomics Reduce excessive force

20. Principles Of Ergonomics Minimize static and fatigue load

21. Principles Of Ergonomics Minimize pressure points

22. Principles Of Ergonomics Reduce excessive motion

23. Principles Of Ergonomics Provide clearance

24. Principles Of Ergonomics Move, stretch and exercise

25. Principles Of Ergonomics Monitor & Keyboard

26. Principles Of Ergonomics Good Posture In Laboratory

27. Ergonomics In Pipette Maintain straight wrists Always have a relaxed but firm grip on the pipette Keep elbows and your body close to your work For every 15 minutes of pipette work, take a 2 minute break

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