Work Bench Terms
-
The study of the relative measurement of bodily dimensions, including
height, weight, and girth; these measurements are considered when analyzing
workstations.
- Cushioned
padding that reduces strain placed on legs and feet during standing.
- The study of
the effects of biology and movement on the human body. Particular attention
is paid to muscular movement.
- Inflammation of
the bursa, small lubrication-secreting sacs located between bones and
tendons, caused by overexertion.
- The fibrous
tunnel that runs through the wrist, or carpal, bones, carrying necessary
tendons to the hand.
- A repetitive
strain injury (RSI); Common symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome include
numbness, burning, tingling, and wrist and hand pain. The disorder afflicts
those who use their wrist in repetitive actions on a regular basis, including
typists, computer workers and some sports players and musicians. CPU Holder - A sliding, swiveling bracket used to hold computers' central
processing units in order to maximize workspace utility and to provide easy,
ergonomic access to CPU ports.
- A repetitive strain injury (RSI) caused by inflammation
of the tissues surrounding tendons on the radial side of the wrist. Like
carpal tunnel syndrome, this disorder affects those who use their wrists
repetitively; the disorder can be treated with splints, medication, cortisone
injections and in advanced cases, surgery.
- Any physical
alteration of a production facility including workstations, equipment
or other applicable parts of the work area to lower or avert risk factor
exposure
- A form of tendonitis
of the elbow caused by overstressing the joints in the elbow. Symptoms
include pain during various wrist and arm movements, and treatments include
cold and heat therapy, braces, massage therapy, steroid injections and
laser treatments.
- The stretching of
a joint, usually through straightening.
- The main nerve
running down the arm into the forearm. The median nerve is responsible
for supplying the hand with feeling and movement.
- The
system containing bones, tendons, muscles, ligaments and cartilage.
- Fibers that transmit
signals or impulses between the brain and body parts; these impulses direct
feeling and movement of the body.
- The bodily
position in which muscles remain relaxed, not stressed. During extended
activity, neutral positions decrease the likelihood of strain and injury.
- Regulating the workers
movement rate through various work environment methods, such as pay inducements,
peer pressure or production pressure, a continuously moving conveyor at
a constant speed.
- This refers to both
an alteration to current production equipment of workplaces to render
them appropriate for additional workers, or, a reassessment of the patterns
of occurrence of tasks. The redesign is more costly to implement than
the integration of ergonomic standards in the preliminary job design.
-
Also referred to as Cumulative Trauma Disorder (CTD), this is a term given
to disorders resulting from the overuse or misuse of a group of muscles.
-
Exertion whereby the same stance is maintained throughout the duration
of the action.
- Body part responsible
for connecting muscles and bones as well as relaying movement from muscles
to bones.
- Inflammation of
the tendons; usually occurs in conjunction with tenosynovitis.
- Inflammation
of the protective coverings guarding the tendons.
- Inflammation
of finger tendons that causes the finger to stick in a particular position.
Trigger finger is caused by overuse or misuse of the tendons.
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