Ergonomics with social distancing occupational therapy final year SAIMS, Indore [M.P.]

1. MORE THE
DISTANCE
MORE THE
LIFE
Present by-
Himali Mistry.
Shefali Parmar.

2. INTRODUCTION-
WHAT IS ERGONOMICS?
Ergonomics is the science of matching
work environment to fit the physiological,
psychological and cognitive capabilities
of the worker.
TYPES OF ERGONOMICS-
Physical ergonomics
Cognitive ergonomics
Organizational ergonomics
What is social distancing?
Social distancing is the act of
separating yourself in order to stop the
spread of infection.
ERGONOMICS WITH SOCIAL DISTANCING
MORE THE DISTANCE MORE THE LIFE

3. Some Ergonomic
Considerations-
WORK PLANNING
• Identify and standardize
equipment and processes.
• Remote Work.
• Workstation Assignment.
• Shift Change.
• Shift Scheduling .
• Decision Making
Trees (Provide flowchart-
diagrams).
• Workload Management.
LAYOUT
• Aisles and Corridors
(minimum of 6 feet (2 meter)
distance)
• Workstations –separation of
at least 6 feet (2 meter).
Cable Management
• Common Areas
• Functional Grouping
• Check Points
HARDWARE
•Workstations
•Shielding/Barriers
•Door systems
•Washing and Disinfecting
Stations
•Storage
•Poka-yoke (visual alert
systems outside communal
areas to indicate human
occupancy and avoid crowding)

4. ENVIRONMENT
• Temperature, humidity,
and airflow.
• Luminance/illuminance
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
•Nutrition & Hydration
•Promoting Movement
Safely
•Preventing Burnout
PROGRAM
MANAGEMENT AND
SUSTAINABILITY
• Written Policies
• Remote Support
• Training
• 5S –"Sort”, "Set In
order“, "Shine",
"Standardize“,
"Sustain".

5. Lower working memory capacity linked to non-compliance with
social distancing guidelines.
THEN WHAT?
COGNITIVE CUES-
बीस से बचाव
Wash your hands
frequently and
thoroughly with soap
and water for 20
seconds

6. The following aspects can be
followed at places like-
• Restaurants.
• Corporate offices.
• Factories.
• Vegetable market.
• Booking station
• Government grocery shop

7. Workstation with Distancing
Partition

8. Partition
Workstation with Distancing

9. Ergonomic
assessments