Definitions

Ergonomics: The study of the relationship between people, the work they perform, and their physical work environment.
Repetitive Motion Injury: A physical disorder that develops from or is aggravated by the repetitive application of biomechanical stress to the musculoskeletal system without allowing for sufficient rest.
Musculoskeletal Disorder: An injury of the soft tissues of the upper extremity and lower extremity that is primarily caused or exacerbated by workplace factors such as sustained or repetitive exertions or awkward postures and manipulations.
Engineering Controls: These include changes to the workstation such as redesign.
Administrative Controls: These include changes such as increasing the number of brief stretch breaks without adjusting the actual workstation design.


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	Environmental Health and Safety Ergonomic Program at San Diego State University IV. DEFINITIONS A summary of applicable definitions is provided below. Ergonomics The study of the relationship between people, the work they perform, and their physical work environment. Repetitive Motion Injury A physical disorder that develops from or is aggravated by the repetitive application of biomechanical stress to the musculoskeletal system without allowing for sufficient rest. Musculoskeletal Disorder An injury of the soft tissues of the upper extremity and lower extremity that is primarily caused or exacerbated by workplace factors such as sustained or repetitive exertions or awkward postures and manipulations. Engineering Controls These include changes to the workstation such as redesign. Administrative Controls These include changes such as increasing the number of brief stretch breaks without adjusting the actual workstation design.
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