Assume that the work is physically demanding. Work stations that consist of working with VDU's have been blamed for many things, such as miscarriages, birth-defects, increased incidences of headaches, eyestrain, bad backs, etc. From an ergonomic viewpoint, discuss briefly what are likely problems to be found at typical VDU workstations. Give two examples of self-regulating systems or mechanisms in the human body. Bones break easier in tension than in compression.
Heat stress is only a concern in hot weather.
Designing for the anthropometric avg. In seating posture, kyphosis should be avoided. Explain briefly why the bad features are bad for you. You have been asked by your co-op employer to evaluate a new shovel design. Describe briefly how you might go about this based on material covered in this course so far.