TABLE OF CONTENT Pages Introduction 2 Anthropometric background 3 Biomechanical background 4 Benefits of program 4-6 o Possible injuries of truck driver 7 o Identify possible risk factors 7 o Prevention of injuries by adjusting work 8-9 Layout and design of ideal ergonomic workstation for truck driver 9-10 Conclusion 10-11 Reference 12 Introduction Ergonomics refers to the application of the human science to individuals or groups in the working environment (Reilly, 2010). It also helps to ensure and provide a safe working environment for workers. The working environment can extend from professional occupational domains to domestic, sport and leisure contexts. When drivers are concerned, …show more content…
It’s not often where you see truck drivers on their feet, unless when they have to off load luggage from the truck, and that just only last few minutes. The nature of the truck driver is a sitting position and long period of hour is spent on the road behind the wheel. It doesn’t require much of movement as the mode of transport doe s most of the work, but as the person driving, the only control they have is to monitor the truck. With the long periods that are spent on the road, a lot of road alertness is of needed, and being cautious is very …show more content…
In the cases of cost reduction, benefits in the ergonomics program, will be determined by the fact of, less money spent for medical bills, and if the vehicle mode is well taken care of in a manner that will be user friendly to the driver and also to the bodily aspects. The employee will be involved in everything ensuring that, they are double checking every aspect of the vehicle, and to ensure that it’s in good condition and that it will not have a negative impact on the pockets of the employee and the lives of the