The Link between Ergonomics and Occupational Diseases

Ergonomics is a useful tool for creating a healthy and safe workplace. The long-term action of harmful conditions on the health of workers is the emergence of occupational disease, and the firm-s increased compensation costs associated with these diseases, but is also the loss of time needed for educating and including new workers in the work process. The article deals with the link of ergonomics to occupational diseases, factors which influence these diseases. In the conclusion, a model is described to help reduce the risk of selected occupational diseases using ergonomic principles and knowledge.

Authors:

• Kateřina Sekulová
• Michal Šimon

Keywords:

• ergonomics
• occupational diseases
• optimization
• workplace health

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