Workplace injuries is as a result of poor workplace ergonomics. Ergonomics is a study of workplace facilities and its impact in employee health. It is used as a means to prevent induced workplace health complications.
The capabilities, spacing and work time of the workplace is analysed over a period of time with respect to individual impact and performance, to improve individuals performance and productivity.
Ergonomics deals with studying the problem workers have trying to adjust to their working conditions. It is also the science that deals with ensuring job is fit for individual workers that engage in them so as to avoid musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Ergonomics studies the risk factors associated within a job.
