World

day for safety and health at work, 2013

Role OF OCCUPATIONAL ERGONOMICS IN MINES

P.G. Student:-Dr. Rahul Chopade P.G. Guide:- Dr. Dhoble madam

Part One

Understanding of Ergonomics

Understanding of Ergonomics

ERGONOMICS
THE WORD ERGONOMICS IS DERIVED FROM THE GREEK WORD ERGON MEANING WORK & NOMOS MEANING LAWS. IT CAN BE DEFINED AS SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & ART OF MAN AT WORK

Understanding of Ergonomics

ERGONOMICS
The application of the human biological sciences in conjunction with the engineering sciences to the worker and his working environment, so as to obtain maximum satisfaction for the worker which at the same time enhances productivity

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ENGINEERING

PSYCHOLOGY

ERGONOMICS

PHYSIOLOGY

INDUSTRIAL

DESIGN

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ERGONOMICS
ERGONOMICS SEEKS TO CHANGE THE THINGS TO BETTER MATCH CAPABILITIES, LIMITATIONS & NEEDS OF PEOPLE.

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Ergonomics Ergonomic
Ergonomics (or human factors) is the scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of interactions among humans and other elements of a system, in order to optimize human well-being and overall system performance.

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Concept of A System
A system consist of 3 interdependent factors Man, Machine and Environment These 3 factors interact with each other and form stability in productivity of an organization

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Efficient Interactive System

Efficient Interactive System means Good Understanding between Man Machine and Environment

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Stress Free Condition

User friendly System means Stress Free Condition Stress Free Condition means Comfort to User

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Comfort
Comfort means Assistance Comfort means Relief Comfort means Support Comfort means Productivity Comfort means Ergonomics

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Divisions of Ergonomics
Ergonomics promotes a holistic approach in which considerations of physical, cognitive, social, organizational, environmental and other relevant factors are taken into account.

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Divisions of Ergonomics Physical

Physical ergonomics is concerned with human anatomical, anthropometric, physiological and biomechanical characteristics as they relate to physical activity. (Relevant topics include working postures, materials handling, repetitive movements, work related musculoskeletal disorders, workplace layout, safety and health.)

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Cognitive
Cognitive ergonomics is concerned with mental processes, such as perception, memory, reasoning, and motor response, as they affect interactions among humans and other elements of a system. (Relevant topics include mental workload, decision-making, skilled performance, human-computer interaction, human reliability, work stress and training as these may relate to human-system design.)

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Organizational or Macro Ergonomics

Organizational ergonomics is concerned with the optimization of sociotechnical systems, including their organizational structures, policies, and processes.

Part Two

Application of Ergonomics in Mines

Application of Ergonomics in Mines

Ergonomic Hazards
A physical factor within the environment that harms the musculoskeletal system. Ergonomic hazards include uncomfortable workstation height and poor body positioning.

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Ergonomic Hazards

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MusculoSkeletal Disorder

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A musculoskeletal disorder is a condition where a part of musculoskeletal system is injured overtime. The disorder occurs when the body part is called on to work harder, stretch farther, impact more directly or otherwise function at a greater level then it is prepared for. The immediate impact may be minute, but when it occurs repeatedly the constant trauma cause damage.

Application of Ergonomics in Mines

3 factors for MSD development

Work content Time content Frequency

Ergonomic interventions
Modifying the existing workstations Designing new tools Applying work-aids Adequate training Significantly diminished their problems

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