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Another key to reducing lumbar disc pressure is the use <strong>of</strong> armrests. They help by putting<br />
the force <strong>of</strong> your body not entirely on the seat <strong>and</strong> back rest, but putting some <strong>of</strong> this<br />
pressure on the armrests. Armrest needs to be adjustable in height to assure shoulders are<br />
not overstressed.<br />
4.0 CONCLUSION<br />
In this unit, you have been introduced to the fundamental concepts <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ergonomics</strong>. You<br />
have also learnt the different aspect <strong>of</strong> ergonomics <strong>and</strong> also the history <strong>of</strong> ergonomics.<br />
<strong>Ergonomics</strong> in work place was also discussed alongside achieving efficiency in<br />
ergonomics. The various benefits <strong>of</strong> ergonomics were also discussed. The various fields<br />
<strong>of</strong> ergonomics was also briefly explained.<br />
5.0 SUMMARY<br />
You must have learnt the following in this unit:-<br />
• Introduction to <strong>Ergonomics</strong> which is derived from two Greek words: ergon,<br />
meaning work, <strong>and</strong> nomoi, meaning natural laws, to create a word that means the<br />
science <strong>of</strong> work <strong>and</strong> a person’s relationship to that work.<br />
• Highlighting <strong>of</strong> the various aspect <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ergonomics</strong> like safety, comfort, ease <strong>of</strong> use<br />
e.t.c.<br />
• The history <strong>of</strong> ergonomics whose foundations appears to have been laid within the<br />
context <strong>of</strong> the culture <strong>of</strong> Ancient Greece.<br />
• The discussion <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ergonomics</strong> in work place <strong>and</strong> achieving efficiency in<br />
ergonomics.<br />
• Explanation <strong>of</strong> the various benefits <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ergonomics</strong> which was discussed in greater<br />
detail.<br />
• The discussion <strong>of</strong> various fields <strong>of</strong> ergonomics like Engineering psychology,<br />
Macroergonomics, Seating <strong>Ergonomics</strong>.<br />
Exercises<br />
1. What do you underst<strong>and</strong> by <strong>Ergonomics</strong>?<br />
2. Highlight the various benefits <strong>of</strong> ergonomics.<br />
6.0 TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT<br />
Discuss briefly any two fields <strong>of</strong> ergonomics<br />
7.0 FURTHER READING AND OTHER RESOURCES<br />
www.wikipedia.com<br />
Berkeley Lab. Integrated Safety Management: <strong>Ergonomics</strong>. Website. Retrieved 9 July<br />
2008.<br />
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