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Ergonomics and Human Factors
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Lumbar Support in Chairs
Application: Office chair design. Importance: Prevents lower back pain by maintaining proper spinal alignment.
Adjustable Lighting
Application: Workspace lighting solutions. Importance: Reduces eye strain and enhances productivity.
Monitor Height and Distance
Application: Computer workstation setup. Importance: Limits neck strain and eye strain, improving comfort and focus.
Noise Control
Application: Office design and layout. Importance: Minimizes distractions and stress, improves concentration and job satisfaction.
Keyboard Design and Layout
Application: Ergonomic keyboard production. Importance: Prevents repetitive strain injuries and enhances typing efficiency.
Footrests
Application: Improve posture and circulation for individuals at seated workstations. Importance: Reduces lower limb discomfort and fatigue.
Anti-Fatigue Matting
Application: Floor solutions for standing workstations. Importance: Reduces discomfort and musculoskeletal disorders from prolonged standing.
Task Rotation
Application: Worker scheduling. Importance: Minimizes muscle fatigue and overuse injuries by changing the nature of the tasks.
Hand Tool Design
Application: Manufacturing of manual labor tools. Importance: Reduces the effort and potential for injury when using tools, increasing efficiency.
Workstation Layout
Application: Organization of elements within a workstation. Importance: Optimizes movements and reduces reach and strain injuries.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Application: Safety gear for employees. Importance: Protects against workplace hazards while maintaining user comfort and mobility.
Biomechanical Analysis
Application: Assessment of physical tasks. Importance: Prevents injuries by ensuring tasks are within safe human limits.
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