Glossary of Ergonomics & FCE Terminology
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ERGONOMIC HAZARDS
Ergonomic Hazards refer to workplace conditions that pose a biochemical stress to the worker. Such hazardous workplace conditions include, but are not limited to, faulty owrk station layout, improper work methods, improper tools, excessive tool vibration, and job design problems that include aspects of work flow, line speed, posture and force required, work/rest regimens, and repetition rate.