Review Article
Year: 2019 | Month: April | Volume: 6 | Issue: 4 | Pages: 123-126
Ergonomic Risk Factors
Dr. Manpreet Kaur1, Dr. Himanshu Gupta2, Dr. Roshika Sudan2
1Postgraduate, 2Reader,
Department of Prosthodontics including crown and bridge Maharaja Gangasingh Dental College, Sriganganagar, Rajasthan.
Corresponding Author: Dr. Manpreet Kaur
ABSTRACT
In this modern world our goal should be fitting the job task to the person performing the job. Ergonomics is the study of work including the tasks, technology and environment, in relation to human capabilities which leads to improved productivity, reduced injuries, and greater worker satisfaction. Another meaning of working smarter is ergonomics. The purpose of this article is to spread a general awareness of ergonomic, risk factors as well as to become familiar with the field of ergonomics and also how to identify risk factors and stressful individual behaviors in dentistry which lead to injuries and to learn how to apply preventive strategies, including good posture and positioning.
Key words: Ergonomics, musculoskeletal disorders, Carpal tunnel syndrome.
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