Ergonomic Risk Factors - Conditions of a job, process, or operation that contribute to the risk of developing Cumulative Trauma Disorders. Fatigue - A reduction in the ability to exert force in response to voluntary effort. Force - An action that changes the state of rest or motion of a body to which it is applied. Kinesiology - The study of human movements as a function of the construction of the muscloskeletal system. Lean Manufacturing - Strategy to improve customer delivery while reducing overall costs.
Emphasis is placed on eliminating wastes through process improvements.
Lifting Index - Ratio between load being handled and the recommended weight limit. Ligament - Connective tissue attaching bone to bone. Local Muscle Fatigue - A reduction in the ability to exert force in a particular muscle group in response to voluntary effort. Mechanical Stress - Pressure to the skin and soft tissues from direct contact with parts, tools, fixtures, etc. Median Nerve - Nerve feeding the thumb and first two fingers of the hand.