The article covers the ways to help employees apply ergonomic principles. Leclerc, A., M Ladre and E. Pietri, et al. Evaluation of interventions for prevention of back, neck and shoulder disorders in three occupational groups. An epidemiologic study was carried out in order to evaluate the effects of prevention programs at the workplace aimed at reducing back, neck, and shoulder morbidity among active workers. In today's office, every effort must be made to ensure employee comfort.
Author provides recommendations for monitor and input device location, support surfaces and seating.
Lovested, G. J. Applying ergonomics to machine tools. Ergonomics involves more than merely observing tasks and identifying injury causes. It also encompasses the interaction between worker and task, and between operator and machine-as well as their relationship to the environment. As the author explains, these factors must be considered before purchasing new equipment or improving existing machines. This principle, the author says, is the recipe for success in Improving workplace ergonomics.