What is Ergonomics?
Workers in different industries and occupations are exposed to various risk factors daily. Activities like lifting heavy objects, reaching overhead, bending, working in ways so the body is forced into awkward postures and performing the same tasks repetitively can all take their toll and lead to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). These MSDs affect the muscles, nerves, blood vessels, ligaments and tendons and increase a person’s risk of injury.