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In 1857, Wojciech Jastrzębowski, in his book "An outline of Ergonomics, or the Science of Work" written in Polish first coined the word " Ergonomics". This term is derived from Greek words ergon (work) and nomos (laws)<ref>Zunjic A. A new definition of ergonomics. IETI transactions on ergonomics and safety. 2017 Mar 1;1(1):1-6.</ref>. Studies have shown that major cause of musculoskeletal disorders are due to ergonomic risk factors at work place. This is due to factors like high repetition, excessive forces and awkward postures. Musculoskeletal disorders are the leading cause of disability especially in their working years causing lost earnings and worker compensation claims<ref>Genaidy AM, Al-Shedi AA, Shell RL. Ergonomic risk assessment: preliminary guidelines for analysis of repetition, force and posture. Journal of human ergology. 1993 Jun 15;22(1):45-55.</ref> | |||
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In 1857, Wojciech Jastrzębowski, in his book "An outline of Ergonomics, or the Science of Work" written in Polish first coined the word " Ergonomics". This term is derived from Greek words ergon (work) and nomos (laws)[1]. Studies have shown that major cause of musculoskeletal disorders are due to ergonomic risk factors at work place. This is due to factors like high repetition, excessive forces and awkward postures. Musculoskeletal disorders are the leading cause of disability especially in their working years causing lost earnings and worker compensation claims[2]
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