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Office Office ErgonomicsErgonomics
What is ergonomics?• An applied science concerned with
designing and arranging things people use so that the people and things interact most efficiently and safely.
• In an office environment, typically it is adapting your computer workstation to fit your individual needs.
Office Ergonomics
Office ErgonomicsImproper Ergonomics/Bad Body Mechanics
Actions Leading to Discomfort:
• Wrists outside of neutral position
• Squinted eyes• Slumped posture• Elbows out
Office ErgonomicsImproper Ergonomics/Repetitive Motion
Other Causes of Discomfort:
Repeating the same motion over and over again
• Muscular conditions that result from repeated motions formed in the course of normal work or daily activities due to improper ergonomics
• Examples include:– Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
– Tennis Elbow
– Trigger Finger
Office ErgonomicsMusculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)
Organize yourWorkstation
• Keyboard• Mouse• Phone• Calculator• Documents
Office ErgonomicsAvoiding Discomfort and Injury
– Give your body, including your eyes, time to rest
– Rotate job tasks
Office ErgonomicsAvoiding Discomfort and Injury
• Inadequate lighting• Improper monitor
brightness• Direct and reflected glare• 20/20/20 Rule• Ctrl & scroll up to zoom in• Eye exam• Lens prescription
Office ErgonomicsAvoiding Discomfort and Injury/Office Lighting
Straining neck to view monitor
Twisting of your neck and/or back
Office ErgonomicsRed Flags
Reaching for keyboard and/or mouse
Poor lumbar support
Office ErgonomicsRed Flags
http://www.doa.state.wi.us/ergonomicshttp://www.doa.state.wi.us/ergonomics
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