Invited Lecture 12: Ergonomics and Health: Working from Home under COVID 19

摘要: Brief Biosketch Professor Gangopadhyay did his PhD (Physiology), University of Calcutta in 1993 Ergonomics and Work Physiology. He was also awarded title FABMS by Indian Association Biomedical Scientists the year 2005. Professor is Editorial Member various International Board Advisers Members. actively involved research activities mainly on study major accidents, burn accidents Integrated ergonomics occupational health studies workers engaged crane operation. Under supervision, about 12 scholars were PhD. 1. Ergonomics Understanding Ergonomics The word derived from Greek 'ergon' meaning work & 'nomos' laws. It can be defined as “science, technology art human at work”. may “the application biological sciences conjunction with engineering to worker working environment, obtain maximum satisfaction for which same time enhances productivity”. seeks change things better match capabilities, limitations needs people. 2. Health when Working HOME Covid-19 The result COVID 19 now we are bound home strict laws been imposed observing complete lockdown situation. it calculated that more than 80% total employees most these people feel they productive remotely. However, takes 30- 45 days get productivity level office. Most do not have proper Stations ultimately those create severe health-related problems. 3. Fatigue The higher amount causes fatigue. usually associated physical and/or mental weakness. Physical fatigue inability continue functioning one's normal abilities. Mental fatigue, other hand, rather manifests sleepiness. At home, will act stressors persons, who home. Here, among them, and/ identified predominantly. 4. Stress-Free Condition Home normally known provide a stress-free condition. But, one within stipulated frame then excessive well stress. On condition means comfort users. This given properly organized station. enhancement productivity. 5. Ergonomics, Environment Musculoskeletal Disorder Ergonomic Hazards Ergonomic hazards include uncomfortable workstation height poor body positioning. These factors, harm musculoskeletal system. Musculo Skeletal Disorder A disorder where part system injured over time. happens called harder, stretch farther, impact directly or otherwise functions greater prepared for. immediate minute, but occurs repeatedly constant trauma cause damage. Work-related Disorders (WMSDs) Musculoskeletal disorders affect body's muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments nerves. work-related MSDs develop caused either itself employee's environment. There compelling evidence (WMSDs) persons home. However, addition, environmental conditions, such extreme heat, humidity, noise, lighting, increase chances developing following types problems. Tendonitis Tenosynovitis Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Epicondylitis Raynaud's Phenomenon Rotator Cuff DeQuervain's Disease Ganglionic Cysts 6. Applying Ergonomic Controls/Guidelines: Ergonomics applied control factors Posture Keyboard Height Monitor Chair Adjustments Self-management breaks So, it's important establish correct ways factors decrease MSD during home: Desk angle adjustments (height/tilt/lumbar) 7. Intervention Health Intervention an effort promote good behaviour prevent bad has great contribution low-cost effective interventions productivity. improve Modifying existing workstations Designing new tools work-aids Adequate training These keys improvement