Computer ergonomics

<insert your organisation’s name>

• Poor posture sustained for long periods of time results in fatigue.

• Fatigue can result from reduced blood circulation to muscles.

• Even maintaining a static good posture for extended periods of time will eventually result in fatigue.

Therefore …

• You should take regular pauses or breaks if sat in front of a computer for extended periods of time. Get up and move around.

Workstation design and layoutWorkstation design and layout

Factors associated with good layoutFactors associated with good layout

Viewing AnglesViewing Angles

• Ideally the centre of the screen should be at right angles to the normal line of sight (which is about 15o below the horizontal sightline)

• As a rule of thumb the top of the screen should be level with your eye

– If the screen is too high, the neck is bent backwards to afford a comfortable viewing angle

– If the screen is too low, the neck is bent forwards to afford a comfortable viewing angle

– Both result in postural strain on the neck

Good location of the screenGood location of the screen

So, a quick re-cap:So, a quick re-cap:

– Take breaks (this will depend entirely upon the length of your class).

– Adjust the environment to suit your own height and viewing angle.

– Report any damaged equipment.