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Anatomy
ANTHROPOMETRICS
Differences Between
Males & Females
Hand
Breadth
Length
Thickness
Breadth Across Thumb
Power Zone
The power zone for lifting is
close to the body, between
mid-thigh and mid-chest
height.
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» Identify and resolve
ergonomic issues
Ergonomics
Practical Approach
Find It Fix It
Extensor
Retinaculum APL
EPB
Hit List
Washrag
To Reduce Wrist Stress,
KEEP IT STRAIGHT
Hit List
Tool/Target
Effect of Wrist Postures on Grip Strength
The Elbows
Elbows Out Hit List
Task Design Neutral Postures
Comfort Zone
Hit List
Hungry Head
The Back
• Unstable Structure
Standing vs. Sitting
Lordosis Kyphosis
• Unstable Structure
• Rubber Tires
• Unstable Structure
• Rubber Tires
• Uneven Forces
Compressive Forces
Tension Forces
Shear Forces
Torsional Forces
Fulcrum - Leverage
20 in. 20 in.
(50 cm) (50 cm)
F1 X D1 = F2 X D2
F1 X D1 = F2 X D2 F1 x 50cm = 23kg X 50 cm
F1/50 cm = (23kg X 50 cm) / (50cm)
= (1150 kg/cm) / (50cm)
F1 = (23kg)
Fulcrum - Leverage
Butts Up
Sitting Vs. Standing
• Unstable Structure
• Rubber Tires
• Uneven Forces
• Inefficient Lever
Hit List
Horizontal Distance
• Unstable Structure
• Rubber Tires
• Uneven Forces
• Inefficient Lever
• Tight Tolerances
Hit List
Sit-Stand
Hit List