HRM 3400 Lecture Notes - Repetitive Strain Injury, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tennis Elbow

• School: York University
• Department: Human Resources Management
• Course: HRM 3400
• Professor: all

Document Summary

Hrm 3400 winter 2012 anna blake. Derived from greek word ergos meaning work" and nomos meaning natural laws of" or study of". The study of the mental and physical capabilities of persons in relation to the demands make upon them by various kinds of work. The study of how individuals interact with their work. The practice of ergonomics removes the barriers to quality, productivity and safe performance by fitting products, tasks, and environment to people. Identification and quantification of existing work site risk conditions. Evaluate and control of work site risk factors. Recommendation of controls to reduce identified risk conditions. Education of management and workers to risk conditions. Refers to the bones, joints, muscles and connective a tissue that provides the. Body framework" that allows the human body to move. Are referred to by various names: wear and tear injuries, occupational overuse injuries, repetitive strain injuries (rsi, cumulative trauma disorders (cts)