Purpose of this assignment

Design safe work tasks and methods (Synthesis)

Task 1

With an increase in office workers sitting in computer workstations for the duration of

an 8-hour day, it is necessary that conditions are ergonomically correct so as to avoid

carpal tunnel syndrome, eye strain, etc. Every day youare forced to sit at a computer to

complete assignments for your class and now it is time to see if your work environment

needs changes.

1. How can you make the office equipment that we use every day more

ergonomic?

2. For the health risks associated with MSI's (Musculoskeletal Injuries),

describe:

a. How a person can get this injury.

b. What exactly is happening in the body with this injury?

c. What can a person do to prevent getting this injury?

Task 2

1. Explain how to minimize overloading of the visual system in a visual

inspection task in a manufacturing facility with an example from a company

of your choice.

2. Discuss the types of vibrations impacting workers and the sources of

vibration How can these levels of vibration be determined?

Evidence checklist

Assessment Criteria

Task 1

Written paragraph with 200 words and with

references

Task 2

Written paragraph with 200 words and with

references

Is Evidence provided?

Y/N

Y/N