A APPLICATION OF ERGONOMIC FACTORS TO IMPROVE COMFORT AND SAFETY OF ACTIVITIES AT HOME

Abstract

Abstract

The application of ergonomics cannot be separated from daily human activities at home. Assistive devices are required for all activities, including those performed at home. This training aims to educate participants on the ergonomic aspects that affect daily activities, the need to apply ergonomic postures when performing daily tasks at home, and the risks associated with non-ergonomic activities. As women are the family members who perform many of the daily tasks at home, the Dasawisma women were included in this activity.  Dasawisma women learnt about ergonomic considerations in daily applications. As women or men, we must use ergonomic postures when performing daily tasks at home to be comfortable and safe. Women received education on the consequences of not following ergonomic principles in exercise, including the possibility of back pain, sprains and injuries.  The women learnt the value of ergonomic principles and factors in daily life from the ergonomic factors counselling, therefore it is important to apply ergonomic principles in daily activities to prevent health problems.

Keywords : Ergonomics, family activities, healthcare.