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711 Introduction to Ergonomics
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Risk Factors Inherent in the Worker

Introduction

It's important to understand that each worker's ability to respond to external demands of a task is different and unique.

Inherent Risk Factors - Worker

Workers are all individuals and they should not be lumped together into groups when considering ergonomic design.

Stereotyping or making generalities about an employee's ability should not be based solely on any one of the factors such as age, gender, or strength.

At the heart of ergonomic design is the idea that equipment should be designed so that it's able to meet the unique needs of each employee, not the general employee population.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

2-1. At the heart of ergonomic design is the idea that equipment should be designed so that _____.