office ergonomics. what is ergonomics? an applied science concerned with designing and arranging...

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

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