CLARK FREEPORT -- To optimize worker’s comfort, health and productivity here, the Health and Sanitation Division (HSD) of Clark Development Corporation (CDC), in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole)-Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC), recently conducted a training on “Ergonomics in the Workplace.”
According to CDC-HSD manager Dr. Clemencita Dobles, the said activity aims to match the design of equipment or work stations with the capabilities, limitations and needs of a worker.
The principle of ergonomics suggests that the implementation of this program in a working environment will reduce the risk of developing diseases concerning muscles, nerves, blood vessels, ligaments and tendons that may affect the productivity of every employee. Some of the work-related diseases that may be prevented include carpal tunnel syndrome, muscles strains and low back injuries among others.
Dobles also said that the activity will help the workers in this Freeport to interact most efficiently and safely once the ergonomic program was integrated in the workplace.
During the event, Dr. Beatriz Villanueva shared some insights on how the participants can incorporate the concept of ergonomics in their respective businesses and workplace.
In the activity, they highlighted that the ergonomics program concentrates on what kind of work you do, tools and the over-all nature of the job. It is directed in making changes in the work place that will make an employee safe, comfortable and less prone to work-related injuries.
Some 55 participants from different companies here and outside the Freeport attended the said training. Twenty- two attendees from various locators here participated in the event, they include representatives from The Medical City–Clark, Foton Phils. Inc., Honda Cars Angeles–Clark, Luenthai, Sutherland, Midori Clark Hotel and Casino, Dornier Technology Inc., UPS International Inc., and Global Gateway Development Corporation among others. (PR)