In contrast to what many people perceive of a workplace as a safe and healthy venue, there are different kinds of risks and hazards that employees face. These things alter the way how they perform their duties and responsibilities which may affect their productivity at work. This is why the health and safety of every workplace is among the top priorities of every business owner. The identification of hazards is one of the main considerations that needs to be secured as this is one way of preventing risks and accidents. Some of the hazards that are commonly found in the workplace are biological hazards, chemical, fire, and the most common are ergonomic hazards. Among them, ergonomic hazards are often disregarded unless their symptoms are felt.
Physical Injuries
There are some types of work that are more prone to injuries because of the use of dangerous equipment and tools, or may require repetitive and heavy lifting, long hours of standing position, and other physically demanding jobs. Shipping, manufacturing, and construction are the kinds of industries where machinery and lifting cause ergonomic hazards and injuries. And to prevent these things from affecting the workplace, companies need to provide their employees with the needed equipment like protective gloves and automatic and wheeled options when moving heavy objects. They also need to reduce the weight and size of the materials in question and eliminate related injuries.
Physical Injuries
There are some types of work that are more prone to injuries because of the use of dangerous equipment and tools, or may require repetitive and heavy lifting, long hours of standing position, and other physically demanding jobs. Shipping, manufacturing, and construction are the kinds of industries where machinery and lifting cause ergonomic hazards and injuries. And to prevent these things from affecting the workplace, companies need to provide their employees with the needed equipment like protective gloves and automatic and wheeled options when moving heavy objects. They also need to reduce the weight and size of the materials in question and eliminate related injuries.
Temperatures
Cold temperatures can exacerbate the effects of ergonomic hazards. It can stiffen the muscles, negatively affect their ability to feel when touching, and reduce their flexibility. These factors may lead to injury when they work with dangerous tools and materials, do physically demanding acts, or even just when completing their regular tasks. Cold can increase the tendency of illness. When exposed in cold situations, the company needs to provide with gloves and outwear, warm hats, and the necessary equipment to keep the hands from slipping.
Office Work
Cold temperatures can exacerbate the effects of ergonomic hazards. It can stiffen the muscles, negatively affect their ability to feel when touching, and reduce their flexibility. These factors may lead to injury when they work with dangerous tools and materials, do physically demanding acts, or even just when completing their regular tasks. Cold can increase the tendency of illness. When exposed in cold situations, the company needs to provide with gloves and outwear, warm hats, and the necessary equipment to keep the hands from slipping.
Office Work
The modern office may seem like a better one compared to the traditional ones, but
still, there are a lot of ergonomic hazards that needs to be dealt with even while simply sitting at a desk. The simple typing can cause injuries such as arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome. And extended periods of sitting in a chair can cause damage to the spine and sciatica through time. Long periods of sitting and standing in an awkward position can harm the posture and trigger skeletal pains. In order to prevent these hazards from causing injury in the workplace, companies need to have a supportive and comfortable work station with suitable chairs. Breaks and wrist exercises between long periods of doing repetitive works can help relax the tendons and muscles.
Stress
Stress that is caused by the pressure of doing work or interactions with other employees can be some of the most dangerous ergonomic hazards that needs to be dealt with. It has been found out in some studies that those who do not feel secure about their job tends to suffer from high blood pressure and cholesterol level. When stressed at work, the health pays for it, including the mind.
Stress that is caused by the pressure of doing work or interactions with other employees can be some of the most dangerous ergonomic hazards that needs to be dealt with. It has been found out in some studies that those who do not feel secure about their job tends to suffer from high blood pressure and cholesterol level. When stressed at work, the health pays for it, including the mind.