Managing that information and using it productively pose a continuing challenge, particularly in light of the complexity of the U.S. health care sector, with its many different types of providers, services, and settings for care.
(Learn how and when to remove this template message) Ergonomic hazards are physical occupational conditions that may pose risk of injury to various parts of the musculoskeletal system, such as the muscles or ligaments of the lower back, tendons or nerves of the hands/wrists, or bones surrounding the knees.
In some industries, such as major hazards, defence and transport, ergonomics is also called âhuman factorsâ. This leaflet helps to explain how applying ergonomics can improve health and safety in your workplace. Ergonomics is a science concerned with the âfitâ between people and their work.It puts people first, taking account of their capabilities and limitations. Ergonomics aims to make sure that tasks, equipment, information and the environment fit each worker.To assess the fit between a person and their work, you have to consider a range of factors, including: The job/task being done: â  The demands on the worker (activities, workload, work pacing, shiftwork and fatigue).or example, a workload that is too high or. Health and Safety Executive Ergonomics and human factors at work: A brief guide Page 3 of 10 too low, unclear tasks, time pressures, inadequate training, and poor support from managers can all have negative effects on people and the work they do.