Document Type
Report
College
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Department
Occupational Therapy
Degree
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Report Date
7-2024
Faculty Mentor
Murray, Erin
Doctoral Experiential Coordinator
Latour, Debra
Abstract
"Ergonomics is an important consideration for all workspaces due to its impact on the productivity and health of employees. Poor ergonomics can lead to the development of musculoskeletal disorders which have detrimental effects on long-term physical and mental health. These factors influence the workplace but also impact the daily occupations of employees outside of work and may affect their quality of life. Based on the literature, ergonomic programs have been found to be an effective form of improving body mechanics and environmental factors to improve productivity and health in the workplace. An online ergonomic program was developed for brewers employed at breweries around America to improve ergonomics and decrease the likelihood of developing musculoskeletal disorders."
Recommended Citation
Davenport, Clara Jayne, "Barreling Down on Ergonomics to Improve Occupational Functioning: Exploration of an Ergonomic Program to Decrease Occupational Deficits & Musculoskeletal Disorders for Brewers" (2024). OTD DEx Reports - College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. 82.
https://digitalcommons.law.wne.edu/otd/82
