Office Ergonomics Office Ergonomics What is ergonomics An

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Office Ergonomics

Office Ergonomics

Office Ergonomics What is ergonomics? • An applied science concerned with designing and arranging

Office Ergonomics 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 Improper Ergonomics/Bad Body Mechanics Actions Leading to Discomfort: • Wrists outside of

Office Ergonomics Improper Ergonomics/Bad Body Mechanics Actions Leading to Discomfort: • Wrists outside of neutral position • Squinted eyes • Slumped posture • Elbows out

Office Ergonomics Improper Ergonomics/Repetitive Motion Other Causes of Discomfort: Repeating the same motion over

Office Ergonomics Improper Ergonomics/Repetitive Motion Other Causes of Discomfort: Repeating the same motion over and over again

Office Ergonomics Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) • Muscular conditions that result from repeated motions formed

Office Ergonomics Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) • 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 Ergonomics Avoiding Discomfort and Injury Organize your Workstation • • • Keyboard Mouse

Office Ergonomics Avoiding Discomfort and Injury Organize your Workstation • • • Keyboard Mouse Phone Calculator Documents

Office Ergonomics Avoiding Discomfort and Injury – Give your body, including your eyes, time

Office Ergonomics Avoiding Discomfort and Injury – Give your body, including your eyes, time to rest – Rotate job tasks

Office Ergonomics Avoiding Discomfort and Injury/Office Lighting • Inadequate lighting • Improper monitor brightness

Office Ergonomics Avoiding Discomfort and Injury/Office Lighting • Inadequate lighting • Improper monitor brightness • Direct and reflected glare • 20/20/20 Rule • Ctrl & scroll up to zoom in • Eye exam • Lens prescription

Office Ergonomics Red Flags Twisting of your neck and/or back Straining neck to view

Office Ergonomics Red Flags Twisting of your neck and/or back Straining neck to view monitor

Office Ergonomics Red Flags Reaching for keyboard and/or mouse Poor lumbar support

Office Ergonomics Red Flags Reaching for keyboard and/or mouse Poor lumbar support

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