People nowadays are becoming more aware of the necessity of incorporating ergonomics into their everyday lives. This is no more apparent than in the workplace. While many companies are now incorporating height adjustable desks into the traditional office space, they also need to consider ergonomics in their factories. There are a multitude of reasons why ergonomics should be implemented in the production line, leading to benefits for both the employer and the employee.
In a typical production line, there are applications such as industrial workstations, conveyer belts, packaging machines, and more. While some of these are operated by machinery or robotic solutions, there are still areas in which humans need to take the reins. In these instances, it is essential that their work area is ergonomically designed to cut back on potential risk factors. For example, factory work includes a lot of repetitiveness. If an employee is in an unnatural position or putting any kind of strain on their body while performing this work, then the damages can really add up. They could even result in a repetitive motion disorder, or RMD, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, or arthritis.