Safety and Health Program
Introduction
Ergonomics is the science of fitting the job to the worker. When there is a mismatch between the physical requirements of the job and the physical capacity of the worker, work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) can result.
Do you think this nurse is feeling any stress in his back while lifting this patient?
Ergonomics provides a means for adjusting the work environment and work practices to prevent injuries before they occur. Health care facilities have been identified as an environment where ergonomic stressors exist.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
1-1. Ergonomics is the science of fitting the _____ to the _____.
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