Hrm 6301 - Unit Vi Journal Human Resource Management Methods

This study source was downloaded by 100000859819779 from CourseHero.com on 03-13-2023 11:51:19 GMT -05:00https://www.coursehero.com/file/154146075/6301-Unit-VI-Journaldocx/ Unit VI JournalColumbia Southern UniversityOSH 6301-21.01.00-SP22L-S1 , Advanced ErgonomicsProfessor Jeffrey Krupa, CSP14 April 2022This study source was downloaded by 100000859819779 from CourseHero.com on 03-13-2023 11:51:19 GMT -05:00https://www.coursehero.com/file/154146075/6301-Unit-VI-Journaldocx/2Personal Cell Phone UsageI examined my personal habits relating to cell phone use to pinpoint any ergonomic risk factors associated with repetitive motion. I immediately recognized that I spend multiple hours each day scrolling and swiping through social media or playing games on my phone. I routinely send and receive text messages and make many phone calls. When I take calls on my phone, I tend to bend my neck to the side and hold my phone between my ear and my shoulder.Ergonomic RisksI was able to identify some risk factors after taking a closer look into the ergonomic aspect of repetitive motion cellphone usage. First, holding a cellphone up to my ear and bending my neck tends to put pressure on my spine and lower back during long phone calls or after repeated use. This has the potential to have lasting negative consequences. Using hands free Bluetooth might be a solution to long term problems. Next, I examined texting,