Ergonomics has evolved from a humble office arrangement to a more diversified state – Bionomics! Yes we have learned that the merging of ergonomics to any of mans daily activities is of great benefit, because it gives us ease of work as well as peace of mind because of the proper arrangements of the tools that we use. But as Man does not stay on the same corner, no we are never the stationary kind, in fact we also go with the tide, we constantly think of ways to better improve our way of life. We keep moving forward. Thus this newer version is born! The difference between Ergonomics and Bionomics is that the focus is not only limited to the physical environment alone; it also focuses on the proper management of the body as well.
Ergonomics is defined as the science related to man and his work. This word embodies the anatomic, physiological, and mechanical principles which affect the efficiency of human energy. Examples of these are safe lifting techniques, appropriate seating positions, proper posture and adaptive equipments. In other words, Ergonomics is the study of how your body interacts with the environment that you’re in when you perform an activity or a task. Ergonomics often involves arranging your tools, lighting's as well as the way you do a task-to fit you and the activity you are doing. With regards to the office; office ergonomics focuses on arranging your work environment in order that you feel eased while you do your job.
If you are in a hospital, the nurses are your angels. They are the people, whose efforts are mostly neglected, but their services are as important as those of the doctors, simply because they also do regular rounds, and with these rounds they’re also the ones who give the patients their medicines; and surprisingly they sometimes do this in the wee hours of the morning. It’s no surprise that most these hospital attendants suffer from Plantar Fasciitis. This is a painful inflammatory condition of the foot that most nurses experience. It is in this regard that I am writing this article, which is totally dedicated to the angels of the hospitals -- the Nurses! This article is inclined more in ergonomics.
Care giving is indeed one of the common trends nowadays, and I am happy about this newly discovered trend. Why? Well simply because it gives our Asian (mostly) brethrens a chance to work abroad and earn dollars, and most of all, they can have a degree with this kind of job. With regards to the kind of work our care givers have; I must admit that it’s definitely the opposite of what others perceive because surely there will be hardships and a never ending adjustment stage! And this is the very reason why I am writing this article, because I want to share something to the caregivers, something useful, and something they can use in order for them to better cope in their situation.
What is an Ergonomic Workstation? What does it imply? What are its advantages as well as its disadvantages? And, is it cost efficient? These are some of the questions that may pop in the minds of office workers, business owners and Entrepreneurs. First let us answer the question what is Ergonomics? The thesaurus.com answers this as comfort design, user friendly systems and workplace efficiency. On the other hand the Wikipedia answers this as the science of designing the job, equipment, and workplace to fit the worker. If this is so, then we can clearly say that the Ergonomics is more of an importance rather than a mere luxury or status symbol.
How many hours do you spend in the office everyday? And how many days in the week do you stay in your workplace? And if you’ve been working for years, well, imagine how much of your life you’ve literally lived in the office. Do the math—how many hours has it been, or days, or years since you’ve been a regular office “dweller”. Considering you basically inhabit your workplace on a regular basis and all in all for a significant amount of time, you have to make means to make it a better place. Not only in terms of declutering or organizing your workspace, but more importantly, the social atmosphere.
Ergonomics is defined by Wikipedia as the scientific discipline concerned with designing according to human needs, and the profession that applies theory, principles, data and methods to design in order to optimize human well-being and overall system performance. Ergonomics as a subject has 5 factors. They are Safety, Comfort, Ease of Use, Productivity and Performance and Aesthetics. Ergonomic Workstation on the other hand aims to provide you with a good working place aw well as a sound environment. Consider these tips as a tool in creating your own Ergonomic Workstation. The type of computer to be used. A chair to match your workers physical characteristics.
An office will not be so without office furniture. To make the best out of your workspace, you ought to get hold of the most suitable office furniture. So you’re out to look for the best office furniture. The “best” in this regard does not necessarily have to do with cost or brands, but more importantly that which is most suitable- to your needs, taste and budget. It can be quite a task to purchase office furniture, especially when it’s for the entire staff. But you can simplify the process with these tips. There are several things to take into consideration for you to buy quality office furniture.
The “occupational disease of the 1990’s” as it has been termed. And so the pandemic continues to date- carpal tunnel syndrome. Most people do repetitive tasks due to the nature of their work. For instance, secretaries, meat cutters, carpenters, musicians, housewives and the prominent populace of regular computer users. These people are those more susceptible to developing carpal tunnel syndrome. Other than repetitive tasks, certain diseases and conditions can be cts causative factors. For instance, fractures or falls on the hand or improperly designed hand tools. These can make a person predisposed to the syndrome as well. And then again there is rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis, gout, acromegaly and Paiget’s bone syndrome.
It may seem superficial to say that “clothes make the person”. But in today’s corporate scene, clothes can spell the difference between career success or stagnation. In a corporate setting, a person must exude dignity and confidence. The air of intimidation is a common “feel “ in such an environment. It is challenge of a different level in the corporate arena, and required of it is a different kind of boldness. One of the ways to thrive in this setting through the persona that one projects. Appearance is a vital element for corporate success. One of the major aspects which concerns appearance is clothing.
Ergonomics has evolved from a humble office arrangement to a more diversified state – Bionomics! Yes we have learned that the merging of ergonomics to any of mans daily activities is of great benefit, because it gives us ease of work as well as peace of mind because of the proper arrangements of the tools that we use. But as Man does not stay on the same corner, no we are never the stationary kind, in fact we also go with the tide, we constantly think of ways to better improve our way of life. We keep moving forward. Thus this newer version is born! The difference between Ergonomics and Bionomics is that the focus is not only limited to the physical environment alone; it also focuses on the proper management of the body as well.
