ERGONOMICS 1
1. Expound on the statement, “Lighting should be right, not bright.”
People acquire approximately 85% of information received through vision, thus making work
significantly reliant on a sense of sight. Considering this, the industry should assess the ergonomic
consequences of light on employees and, subsequently, them. Companies must ensure the right lighting
fixtures, arrangements, and quality within the working areas.
Bright light does not necessarily mean the right light. The industry comprises different operations
with different environments and processes, which indicates that the light's brightness requirement may
also vary. From the ergonomic perspective, businesses must focus more on setting the right light. These
include appropriate lighting fixtures and reducing or eliminating glare or shadows. Applying these
changes or establishing these measures in the workplace would dramatically benefit the workers and the
company by lowering the illnesses or discomfort from poorly lighted areas. Again, equipping a space with
bright light alone would be futile if it is not correct.
2. Why should workers in an extremely cold environment take care to drink plenty of fluids? Discuss.
In contrast to what we commonly feel in colder times or environments, we need to drink plenty of
water for the same reason to avoid dehydration. In quite cold weather, we may need to remain physically
active to stay warm, or our bodies may begin to shiver to create heat. Our metabolism accelerates in cold
areas, which burns many calories and requires water. Therefore, if our body's metabolism remains high
and we fail to consume sufficient water, it can result in dehydration. This condition is something that one
should not be complacent about. Dehydration diminishes appetite and inhibits shivering response. It also
makes you lethargic and prevents you from engaging in any physical activity that could help you keep
warm.
1. Expound on the statement, “Lighting should be right, not bright.”
People acquire approximately 85% of information received through vision, thus making work
significantly reliant on a sense of sight. Considering this, the industry should assess the ergonomic
consequences of light on employees and, subsequently, them. Companies must ensure the right lighting
fixtures, arrangements, and quality within the working areas.
Bright light does not necessarily mean the right light. The industry comprises different operations
with different environments and processes, which indicates that the light's brightness requirement may
also vary. From the ergonomic perspective, businesses must focus more on setting the right light. These
include appropriate lighting fixtures and reducing or eliminating glare or shadows. Applying these
changes or establishing these measures in the workplace would dramatically benefit the workers and the
company by lowering the illnesses or discomfort from poorly lighted areas. Again, equipping a space with
bright light alone would be futile if it is not correct.
2. Why should workers in an extremely cold environment take care to drink plenty of fluids? Discuss.
In contrast to what we commonly feel in colder times or environments, we need to drink plenty of
water for the same reason to avoid dehydration. In quite cold weather, we may need to remain physically
active to stay warm, or our bodies may begin to shiver to create heat. Our metabolism accelerates in cold
areas, which burns many calories and requires water. Therefore, if our body's metabolism remains high
and we fail to consume sufficient water, it can result in dehydration. This condition is something that one
should not be complacent about. Dehydration diminishes appetite and inhibits shivering response. It also
makes you lethargic and prevents you from engaging in any physical activity that could help you keep
warm.
