Occupational Safety and Health Administration /Ergonomics in the Dental Workplace
Ergonomics in the Dental Workplace
This deck covers key concepts of ergonomics in the dental workplace, focusing on musculoskeletal disorders, risk factors, and preventive measures.
Ergonomics is the
Adaptation of the work environment to the human body
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Term
Definition
Ergonomics is the
Adaptation of the work environment to the human body
The goal of ergonomics is to
Perform work more effectively and to help people stay healthy
What type of disorders are considered musculoskeletal
Carpal tunnel syndrome, back shoulder neck pain and headaches
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What is the most common risk factor contributing to musculoskeletal disorders
Poor posture
What is neutral position
Sitting upright and keeping weight evenly distributed
A reach that is created by the sweep of the forearm with the upper arm held at the side is
Normal horizontal reach
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Ergonomics is the | Adaptation of the work environment to the human body |
The goal of ergonomics is to | Perform work more effectively and to help people stay healthy |
What type of disorders are considered musculoskeletal | Carpal tunnel syndrome, back shoulder neck pain and headaches |
What is the most common risk factor contributing to musculoskeletal disorders | Poor posture |
What is neutral position | Sitting upright and keeping weight evenly distributed |
A reach that is created by the sweep of the forearm with the upper arm held at the side is | Normal horizontal reach |
What types of gloves are most likely to aggravate carpal tunnel syndrome | Ambidextrous gloves |
How can you reduce eye strain | Changing visual distance from short to long distance |
Injuries caused by extreme stretching of muscles or ligaments are | Strain |
Injuries caused by a sudden twisting or wrenching of a joint with stretching or tearing of ligaments | Sprain |
Thenar eminence | Fleshy elevation of the palm side of the hand |
Pain that results from ongoing stresses to muscles, tendons, nerves and joints is | Cumulative trauma disorders |