You can view this new standard in it's entirety by clicking here to visit their web site . Click here to learn more about setting up your program. Simply defined, ergonomics is the study of work and the mechanics of the body. As the occupational safety community began looking harder at how the human body moves, operates and responds to the forces of specific tasks, they have made significant revelations in methods to reduce the pain and lost productivity caused by poor ergonomics. Others believe the problem has been there all along, we just didn't know what to call it.
Some experts point to the dramatic increase in technology as the primary cause.
Some studies even suggest that extremes in temperature may aggravate or increase the ergonomic stress. Most workplace modifications are relatively inexpensive, especially when the cost of implementing them are compared to the benefits gained. Things like using a portable ramp or stairs for large breed dogs instead of lifting them or the rotation of duties among many staff members cost very little but will give great returns to the practice and the staff. No part of this publication may be reproduced for distribution without prior permission from the publisher. The original material and photographs on this site are protected by copyright.