Ergonomics in

the Workplace.
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function OPTIMALLY.

Dr. Anubhav Anand.

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 WHAT ARE WE
GOING TO TALK
ABOUT?
A basic overview of our talk.

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 • What is Ergonomics? • Silent problems of ergonomics.

• What types does it have? • The solution…..

• How to apply it in day-to-day life. • Where do I come in…?

• What does the data show? • Why Physiotherapy is the key to all
ergonomically induced problems?
• Conclusion.

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 WHAT IS ERGONOMICS?
 AS PER INT. ERGONOMICS
ASSOCIATION…..
• Ergonomics is the science of designing or
arranging workplaces, products, and systems
to fit the people who use them, optimizing
efficiency and safety.

• It focuses on reducing discomfort, injury risk,

and increasing productivity by tailoring the
work environment to the worker's
capabilities.

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 TYPES OF
 ERGONOMICS
LETS SEE THE GENERAL
• CLASSICATION.
Physical Ergonomics:

• This area focuses on the human body's response to physical workloads. It

addresses issues like musculoskeletal disorders, repetitive strain injuries, and
discomfort caused by factors like posture, force, and repetitive movements. It
aims to reduce physical strain and prevent injuries by optimizing
workstations, tools, and tasks.

• Cognitive Ergonomics:

• This type examines mental processes like perception, memory, reasoning,

and motor response as they relate to human interaction with systems. It
focuses on reducing mental workload, improving decision-making, and
minimizing errors by optimizing displays, controls, and information
presentation.

• Organizational Ergonomics:

• This part looks at the larger picture of how organizational structures, policies,
and processes impact worker well-being and performance. It includes aspects
like work schedules, job design, teamwork, and communication, aiming to
create a supportive and efficient work environment.

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HOW TO APPLY IT IN DAY-TO-DAY LIF
 LETS DIVE IN THE METHODOLOGY……A brief
overview.
• Make sure you have a neutral posture whether you sit, stand
and walk.

• Avoid over-working and tiring out yourself knowingly or

unknowingly. You can use Pomodoro technique.

• Stay hydrated not just by water but with necessary electrolytes.

• Use general safety measures such as Industrial Shoes, gloves,

Lab coats, Sterile gloves, etc.

• Use blue-cut glasses and a posture corrector if you have to sit

on a PC/Laptop or on a gaming setup.

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WHAT DOES THE
DATA SHOW….?

FOR NON-CORPORATE
FOR CORPORATE EMPLOYEES
EMPLOYEES.
Manual/unorganized sec-
Sitting Professionals (Cross-Sec- tor
tional Indian Study)
5%

49%

68%

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95%

affected non affected

affected unaffected
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• Sarkar K, Dev S, Das T, Chakrabarty S, Gangopadhyay S. Examination of postures and frequency of musculoskeletal disorders among manual workers in Calcutta, India. Int J Occup
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 SILENT PROBLEMS WITH POOR
ERGONOMICS.

• NORMAL AND INDUCED HEADACHES.

• LOW/UPPER BACK ACHE.
• MID BACK ACHE.
• LUMBAR DISC DISEASE.
• BREATHING DIFFICULTIES.
• SARCOPENIA.
• INSOMNIA/HYPERSOMNIA.
• OSTEOPENIA/OSTEOPOROSIS.
• JOINT ADHESIONS.
• DISUSE ATROPHY.
• LIFESTYLE DISEASES.
• POSTURAL ABNORMALITIES.
• OBESITY.
• FIBROMYALGIA.
• ETC………..

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SOME PROBLEMS DUE TO PROLONGED FAULTY POSTURE

• FLAT FEET
• SPINAL COLUMN ISSUES.

• Grotesque model reveals what avid

gamers could look like in 20 years

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 LET’S DIVE DEEPER……
By giving a brief look on each and every above mentioned problems
and what solutions we have for them….?

• LOW/UPPER BACK • LUMBAR DISC • SARCOPENIA

ACHE. DISEASE.

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CONTD……
• OSTEOPENIA/OSTEOPOROSIS.• DISUSE ATROPHY. • POSTURAL
ABNORMALITIES

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CONT…..
• FIBROMYALGIA. • NORMAL AND • MID BACK ACHE.
INDUCED
HEADACHES.

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 CONTD…..
• BREATHING • INSOMNIA/HYPERSOMNIA. • JOINT ADHESIONS
DIFFICULTIES.

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• OBESITY

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 • THERE ARE SO MANY ISSUES
WHICH CAN ARISE FROM
OTHER LIFESTYLE DISEASES ABNORMAL OR POOR
INCLUDE....
ERGONOMICS.
LETS LOOK AT THEM IN BRIEF….
• THIS CAN HAMPER THE
• ANXIETY HEALTH OF OUR YOUNGER
• STRESS ONE’S AS WELL.
• AMIDST SO MANY PROBLEMS
• DIABETES
THERE ARE MANY SOLUTIONS
• ANOREXIA
BUT THE MOST IMPORTANT
• AEROBIC DECONDITIONING
ONE IS HAVING PROPER
• PCOD KNOWLEDGE AND
• ADHD TREATMENT
• AND THAT IS WHERE I COME

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 THE SOLUTION.
THIS IS THE PART WHERE I COME
IN….
• I WILL HELP YOU DESIGN YOUR COMFORTABLE
WORKING ENVIRONMENT SO YOU CAN KEEP YOUR
BODY IN A OPTIMAL CONDITION.

• IF YOU ARE SOMEONE WHO IS AFFECTED BY ANY OF

THE ABOVE MENTIONED PROLEMS, I WILL CONSULT
AND TREAT YOU.

• NOW, LETS TAKE A BRIEF LOOK ON THE PRINCIPLES ON

DESIGNING YOUR OPTIMAL WORKING ENVIRONMENT.

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 Tips for an
Ergonomic
1. Use a good chair with a dynamic chair
Computer back and sit back in this
2. Top of monitor casing 2-3" (5-8 cm)
Workstation above eye level
3. No glare on screen, use an optical glass
anti-glare filter where needed
4. Sit at arms length from monitor
5. Feet on floor or stable footrest
6. Use a document holder, preferably in-
line with the computer screen
7. Wrists flat and straight in relation to
forearms to use keyboard/mouse/input
device
8. Arms and elbows relaxed close to body
9. Center monitor and keyboard in front of
you
10. Use a negative tilt keyboard tray with
an upper mouse platform or downward
tilt able platform adjacent to keyboard
11. Use a stable work surface and stable
(no bounce) keyboard tray
12. Take frequent short breaks
(microbreaks)

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ERGONOMICS 101-FOR NON-CORPORATE
EMPLOYEES

• Tilt the work surface instead of the

wrist.

• Stand with weight evenly distributed between feet. When

standing for long periods of time, rest one foot on a sturdy
object above floor height and switch legs periodically.

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 CONTD……..

Keep elbows close to the

body.
Reduce the need for
outstretched arms. Use a
higher work surface.

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 Avoid bending over
your work.

Avoid overhead work.

Use a ladder.

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 • LIFTING AND
LOADING

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WHY PHYSIOTHERAPY IS THE KEY TO ALL ERGONOMICALLY
INDUCED PROBLEMS?

• BY DECREASING YOUR PAIN.

• BY INCREASING YOUR JOINT RANGE OF MOTION.

• BY ENHANCING YOUR OVER ALL STRENGTH.

• BY ENHANCING YOUR CARDIO-RESPIRATORY

HEALTH.

• BY IMPROVING MIND MUSCLE CONNECTION.

• BY IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE.

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 EFFECTS OF PHYSIOTHERAPY IN POOR POSTURE.

PHYSIOTHERAPY INTERVENTIONS

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30 Afrah Nahi Alrowili

; Khalid Hail Hindi Alanazi
; Rawan Jomah Aldowihi
; Salam Mohammed Alsharari
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; et al. Journal of International Crisis and Risk Communication Research
; Orlando Vol. 7, Iss. S9, (2024): 367-388. DOI:10.63278/jicrcr.vi.343

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 • THANK
YOU…..

I KNOW YOU GUYS HAVE PROBABLY SLOUCHED AGAIN BUT

ANYWAYS…….KAMAR SEEDHI KARLIJIYE.

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