Abstract

This research was conducted to assess, evaluate and prevent the ergonomics hazards in the educational environment of Holy Cross College. College instructors at various workstations across the college facilities are among those that participate. The data was gathered through the use of an online survey form. It consists of 45 questions designed to have insight on the actual equipment setup, work posture, and work design, and environment utilized by the college faculty. The majority of the detected risks are at a critical level and may cause severe loss to the organization's scope, quality, schedule, and cost. The findings provided the necessary safety norms and resources to prevent ergonomic hazards that result in ergonomic health problems. All hazards designated as critical can be kept to minimum if actions and reactions are appropriately implemented by the relevant parties. As a result, the likelihood and magnitude of its occurrence and effects are reduced.

Highlights

  • The threat of the COVID-19 pandemic has forced most of the educational and academic institutions around the world to rely on technological advancement to continue the teaching-learning process

  • The framework of this study is divided in three cyclic phases, namely: Assessment, Evaluation and Prevention of the ergonomic hazards present in the educational environment of Holy Cross College

  • The following table shows the raw data and its corresponding percentage on how it is likely occurring in the educational environment of Holy Cross College

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Introduction

The threat of the COVID-19 pandemic has forced most of the educational and academic institutions around the world to rely on technological advancement to continue the teaching-learning process. This resort has given rise to the usage of electronic devices such as mobile phones, laptops, and personal computers to facilitate distance learning. Changes have been made to ensure compliance with the government’s safety protocols against the pandemic. It affected the way teachers work, the way students learn and the educational environment itself has made improvisations in compliance with the health and safety standards. With the further development and improvisations in the facilities, working and learning facilities must continue to be designed to be relevant, competitive, and fit for its users

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