Ergonomics and Flexible Working

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PREPARED BYSOHAIB KHANVIVEK GUPTA

SANJANA BHATTAKSHIPRIYA NEGI

PARTHA CHAKRABORTISHEETAL VERMA


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ERGONOMICS-What is it?

Derived from two Greek words:

Nomoi meaning natural laws Ergon meaning work

Hence, ergonomists study human

capabilities in relationship to workdemands


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Five aspects of ergonomics Safety

Comfort

Ease of use Productivity/performance

Aesthetic signs in the work place


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Physical Aspects In Ergonomics Body size and shape;

Fitness and strength;

Posture; The senses, especially vision, hearing and ouch;

The stress and strains on muscles, joints, nerves


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Psychological Aspects in

Ergonomics

Mental ability;

Personality; Knowledge;

Experience;


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How to identify ergonomic

problemsTalking to employees and seeking their views;

Asking questions;

Examining the circumstances; frequent errorsand incidents.

Recording and Looking at sickness absence and

staff turnover level .


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Benefits of Ergonomicsconsideration

Decreased injury risk

Increased productivity Decreased mistakes/rework

Increased efficiency

Decreased lost work days Decreased turnover

Improved morale


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1. Use a good chair with a dynamic chair

back and sit back in this

2. Top of monitor casing 2-3" (5-8 cm) above

eye level3. No glare on screen, use an optical glassanti-glare filter where needed4. Sit at arms length from monitor

5. Feet on floor or stable footrest

6. Use a document holder, preferably in-

line with the computer screen

7. Wrists flat and straight in relation to

forearms to use keyboard/mouse/input

device

8. Arms and elbows relaxed close to body

9. Center monitor and keyboard in front of

you

10. Use a negative tilt keyboard tray with an

upper mouse platform or downward tilt

able platform adjacent to keyboard

11. Use a stable work surface and stable (no

bounce) keyboard tray12. Take frequent short breaks (micro breaks)

12 tips for an Ergonomic ComputerWorkstation

(by Cornell University)
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Ergonomic Risk Factors Repetition

Awkward posture

Forceful exertion

Static posture Mechanical contact

Stress

Temperature

Vibration


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Unsafe Lifting Techniques


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Lifting Safely


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Notice and report symptoms EARLY

StretchTake adequate and frequent breathers

Do a different task or do the

task differently

Work Smarter Not Harder


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Flexible Working Schedule Flexible working schedule allows an employee to select

the hours he or she will work.


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Types of flexible working schedules

Compressed Work Week:A work schedule that condensesone or more standard workweeks into fewer, longer days.(9/80)

Flextime:A work schedule with variable starting andending times, within limits set by ones manager.Employees still work the same number of scheduled hoursas they would under a traditional arrangement. (7 am-3pmor 10 am-6pm)

Job-Sharing:An arrangement in which two or more part-time (or occasional) employees share the responsibilities ofone full-time job at a pro-rated salary.


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Part-time Work:A work schedule that is less than full-time but is at least half of the regularly scheduled full-time workweek.

Personal or Family Leaves:A block of time off whileretaining ones job. These leaves may be paid orunpaid.

Telecommuting: regularly work at home or at analternative worksite during part or all of a workschedule (in office M/W/F, remote work T/Th).


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Advantages of Flexible Work

Schedules for Employees Flexibility to meet family needs, personal

obligations, and life responsibilities conveniently.

Avoids the stresses of commuting during rush hours.

Increased feeling of personal control over scheduleand work environment.

Reduces employee burnout due to overload.

Allows people to work when they accomplish most,feel freshest, and enjoy working. (eg. morningperson vs. night person).

Depending on the flexible work schedule chosen, maydecrease external childcare hours and costs.


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Advantages of Flexible Work

Schedules for Employers Increased employee morale, engagement, and

commitment to the organization.

Reduced absenteeism and tardiness.

Increased ability to recruit outstanding employees.

Reduced turnover of valued staff.

Extended hours of operation for departments such as

customer service. Develops image as an employer of choice with family

friendly flexible work schedules.


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Six steps to making

flexible working work Understand your business

Communicate effectively

Define roles and responsibilities Try it out

Make flexible working acceptable

Measure and evaluate


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Challenges in flexible working

schedule Balancing customer and employee demands

Treating all employees fairly, for example where someare doing jobs that can be done from home but others

are not. Ensuring employees are aware of the companys policy

on flexible working, and are willing to accommodatethe needs of customers or colleagues

Ensuring remote or homeworkers receive allcommunications and feel like and are seen by otheremployees as part of the team

Providing the necessary training to enable staff to do a

wider range of jobs.


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