TY  - JOUR
TT  - Importance of Ergonomics in Desk Workers
AU  - Gönültaş, Tülin
AU  - Aytaç, Necdet
AU  - Akbaba, Muhsin
PY  - 2017
DA  - November
JF  - The Turkish Journal Of Occupational / Environmental Medicine and Safety
JO  - turjoem
PB  - Engin TUTKUN
WT  - DergiPark
SN  - 2149-4711
SP  - 3
EP  - 3
VL  - 2
IS  - 1(4)
KW  - Importance of Ergonomics in Desk Workers
N2  - Therapid development of today's technology has led to an increase in office-styledesk workers, especially in the use of computers, in every sector andworkplace.At desk workers; the continuity of repetitive movements, the fixed orinappropriate position of the body, the loading of small parts of the body suchas hands and wrists, and the speed and continuity of movements threaten thehealth of workers in mid-long term. Especially problems related tomusculoskeletal diseases are seen. The prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders due to computer use is widespread,ranging from 10% to 86%. Ergonomic working environment is needed to protectemployees from these increasingly troublesome problems.Ergonomics; Is a scientific discipline that examines the behavioral andbiological properties of a person and aims to create suitable living andworking environments for them. According to the World Health Organization:ergonomic-related illnesses and occupational injuries are the third most commoncause of morbidity at the global level.It is aimed to prevent accidents and discomfort due to ergonomic practices andworking conditions, to reduce fatigue, absenteeism due to work, loss of workforce and to improve productivity, quality, safety and comfort. Ergonomics isthat the work's keeping up with the employee.The contents of ergonomics in desk workers are; adjustment of temperature,humidity, light and comfort in accordance with the environment, acceptance ofnoise level, reduction of working hours, maintenance of the working area by,tables and chairs, monitor, keyboard andmouse personalized adjustment, proper positioning of the body during sitting,frequent and adequate rest periods and office exercises. As a result; prevention of health problems in desk workers, improvement ofproductivity and job satisfaction; It will be possible by informing employeeswith ergonomics training, creating awareness about ergonomics and improvingworking environment habits. Key words: desk workers, ergonomics, health  Keywords:ergonomics,desk workers, health
CR  - Tülin Gönültaş, Necdet Aytaç, Muhsin Akbaba
Cukurova University Faculty of Medicine, Public Health Department. Adana
UR  - https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/turjoem/issue//383545
L1  - https://dergipark.org.tr/en/download/article-file/410697
ER  -