KINE 2240 Final: biomechanics 11

• School: University of Windsor
• Department: Kinesiology
• Course: KINE 2240
• Professor: Joel Cort

Document Summary

1. 5 interrelated principles: versatility-flexibility: - design flexibility is required for multiple users of a workstation. Versatility required when one user performs many tasks. 2. 5 interrelated principles: fit: - must be obtained between the users and task requirements in order to accommodate the needs of the user. Fit can be accomplished by providing a range of sizes or one adjustable component. 3. 5 interrelated principles: postural change: - the body requires frequent postural change and movement. Static efforts (continual muscle contractions) should be avoided. Changes to organization of tasks, design of task, and ability to vary tasks, furniture and workstation layout allow for postural change. 4. 5 interrelated principles: worker education and training: - workers should be trained on why workstations should be adjusted. And how to physically do it to ensure a good fit between the user and station. 5. 5 interrelated principles: maintainability-adaptability: - easily fixable. Design should allow for maintenance of workstations. And ability to adapt the workstation if requirements change.