文档介绍：Ergonomics: The Study of Work
. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA 3125
2000 (Revised)
Contents
What is ergonomics? ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 1
Who needs to read this booklet? --------------------------------------------------------- 1
Why is ergonomics important? ----------------------------------------------------------- 1
What are MSDs?---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
What causes work-related MSDs?-------------------------------------------------------- 2
Can non-work-related factors cause MSDs? -------------------------------------------- 3
What types of work are most likely to pose ergonomic hazards? -------------------- 3
How do I know if I have an MSD? ------------------------------------------------------- 3
What parts of the body are most affected by MSDs? ---------------------------------- 3
How much does it cost to prevent MSDs? ---------------------------------------------- 4
How can ergonomics help my workplace? ---------------------------------------------- 5
What can I do to detect and prevent ergonomic hazards at my workplace? ------- 5
What is job hazard analysis? -------------------------------------------------------------- 7
How do I control ergonomic risk factors? ----------------------------------------------- 7
prises MSD management? ---------------------------------------------------- 8
What type of training and education program do I need? ---------------------------- 9
How do I begin an ergonomics program at my workplace? --------------------------- 9
How can I find out more about ergonomics? ----------------------------------------- 10
Glossary ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 11
Ergonomics: The Study of Work iii
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