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ERGO YOUR SPACEINCORPORATING ERGONOMICS INTO YOUR DAILY LIFE
Amy Brown, M.S. HFECertified Professional Ergonomist
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OUTLINE
• Ergo Basics
• Ergonomic Risk Factors
• Applications• Spaces
• Tasks
• Examples
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WHAT ARE YOUR SPACES/ TASKS
WORK
HOBBYHOME
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WHAT ARE YOUR SPACES/ TASKS
WORK• Computer• Phone
HOBBY• Car• Bike• TV
HOME• Kitchen• Laundry
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WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT WHEN SOMEONE SAYS ERGONOMICS?
• What do you think about when someone says “Ergonomics”?
• You may think of “THINGS”
• chair, mouse, keyboard, handles
• I want you to think about the PERSON• But, the movements that a person makes to perform a task can be
determined by the physical items in a space, aka. “things”
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WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT WHEN SOMEONE SAYS ERGONOMICS?
Definition:
Ergonomics looks at the design of tasks, tools, equipment & overall workplace layout in order to
fit the task and workstation to the person.
TASK – TOOLS - OBSTACLES
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ERGO BASICS – REDUCE RISK
University of Waterlooaka RSI
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REDUCING CHANCE OF MSD
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REDUCING CHANCE OF MSD
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REDUCING CHANCE OF MSD
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REDUCING CHANCE OF MSD
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WHAT IS NEUTRAL POSTURE?
Neutral Posture: Ears over shoulders over hips, shoulders relaxed, elbows at sides.
www.fitforduty.org
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WHAT IS NEUTRAL POSTURE?
Neutral Posture: Ears over shoulders over hips, shoulders relaxed, elbows at sides.
www.fitforduty.org
¨ Your body can perform tasks most safely and efficiently.
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WHAT IS NEUTRAL POSTURE?
Neutral Posture: Ears over shoulders over hips, shoulders relaxed, elbows at sides.
www.fitforduty.org
¨ Your body can perform tasks most safely and efficiently.
¨ Center of Gravity should pass through the center of base of support.
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WHAT IS NEUTRAL POSTURE?
Neutral Posture: Ears over shoulders over hips, shoulders relaxed, elbows at sides.
www.fitforduty.org
¨ Your body can perform tasks most safely and efficiently.
¨ Center of Gravity should pass through the center of base of support.
¨ High heeled shoes throw the body off balance and increasestress on your lower back.
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WHAT IS NEUTRAL POSTURE?
Neutral Posture: Ears over shoulders over hips, shoulders relaxed, elbows at sides.
www.fitforduty.org
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Frequently used items should be in primary work zone to reduce reaching and leaning
PRIMARY WORK ZONE
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www.osha.gov
•Don’t store heavy or frequently used items above shoulder height
•Do not overload shelves
•Use containers if items are likely to fall
STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS
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REDUCE REPETITION AND DURATION
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ERGO BASICS – REDUCE RISK
University of Waterlooaka RSI
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WHEN YOU LOOK AT A SPACELOOK FOR RISK FACTORS!
• Can you change environment or workstation setup• Organize to reduce reach required for task
• Can you use tools to lighten load or allow improved postures
• Can you move or remove obstacles
TASK – TOOLS - OBSTACLES
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WORK• COMPUTER
• PHONE
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COMPUTER STATION
www. gvsu.edu
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TOOLS - OFFICE
• Chair
• Laptop Riser / Stand
• External Keyboard and Mouse
• Monitor
• Footrest
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MOBILE DEVICES- INTERACTION
• Text Neck
• Blackberry Thumb
• Cell Phone Elbow
***Repetition and Duration
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PURSES/ LUGGAGE
• Size
• Weight
• Crossbody
• Wheels
• Adjust Straps
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HOME• KITCHEN
• LAUNDRY
• MISC. AROUND THE HOUSE
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STORAGE
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KITCHEN
• Storage
• Clearance for postures
• Repetition
• Tools
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STORAGE CONTAINERS
• Strong
• Good handles
• Appropriate size
• Don’t overload
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TOOLS - STOOL
• When reaching is unavoidable (due to space), use the necessary tools to avoid awkward postures
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MOVING- CART
• When carrying an object more than 10 feet use a cart or Dolly
• Consider the Handle
• Is there a handle?
• Height
• Distance from your body (reaching out)
• Forearm Forklift• Lifting straps assist with grip and improve postures
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TIPS FOR SAFE LIFTING
• Ensure you have enough room and clear access to the object that you are lifting
• Check the weight of the object before trying to lift
•Mark Items as “Heavy”
• Get a good grip
• Keep the object close to you
• Keep your feet shoulder distance apart and staggered
• Keep your back neutral
• Bend your knees and hips, using arm and leg muscles rather than only back
• Always turn your feet, never twist your back
• All movements should be smooth and controlled, not jerky
• Make smaller loads
• Get help for heavy loads
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NEUTRAL SPINE
• When lifting from the floor, bend at the hips and knees - keeping the back neutral
• Engage your abdominal muscles
• When lifting is not done correctly, you are forcing the lower back to lift the upper body weight plus the load
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GOLFER’S TECHNIQUE
• Lift back leg to keep spine neutral
• Where else can you use this?
www.totaltherapy.ca/blog/the-start-of-long-term-back-healt/ www.safety.duke.edu/ergonomics/ProtectYourBack.htm
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BUILD A BRIDGE
• Support your upper body weight by placing your hand on your thigh or a table
• Decreases stress on the lower back
• Where else can you use this?
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AROUND THE HOUSE
Neutral Spine – Keep it close – Build a Bridge
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HOBBIES• CAR
• BIKE
• OTHER
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CAR ERGO
• Watch your spine (twisting) when climbing in and out of car
• Use the edge of the car as a “bridge”
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CAR ERGO
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• Keep item close to body
• Place on edge of trunk
• Push into place
• Using storage solutions will reduce sliding
• Use a ramp and dolly for heavy items if necessary
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CAR
• Adjusting for Driving Posture
1. Move the seat forward to enable you to comfortably depress the foot pedals all the way down with your knees bent while keeping your back against the seat back. This should aid in foot cramps and back pain.
2. Adjust the headrest so it’s in the middle of your head. Keeping the head back and neck in a neutral position will ensure correct positioning and posture.
3. Next, recline the seat slightly back to decrease pressure on the discs in the lower back. Shoulders should rest somewhat behind the hips.
4. Bring the seat height up so that your hips are aligned with your knees (if you are too low, consider adding a cushion to the seat). Ensure your seat isn’t adjusted so high that it affects your headroom or eyesight. Slouching your head down or bending to the side will cause problems in your neck and back.
5. Good lumbar support is an important factor to alleviate back pain. If the vehicle does not offer adequate support you can use a lumbar cushion behind the back. There should be comfortable support without pressure points or gaps between the spine and seat back.
• Don’t stick to “10 and 2”
• Stretch Breaks on long rides
wikihow.com
http://mobelcotournai.be
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BIKE
• Adjust seat height• Seat at hip when standing
• Slight bend in knee when extended leg is flat footed
• Place the ball of your foot on the pedals
• Keep core engaged and spine neutral
• Watch wrist postures and wear gloves if numbness occurs
• Know your gears• Pain in the front part of the knee can sometimes be
caused by cycling in too high a gear.
• Duration!!!
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TV SETUP/ TABLET -VIEWING
• Same concept as computer monitors
• Neck Posture is priority• Height of screen
• Distance
• Chair/ Neck Support
www.brightboxelectrical.com
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HANDLE SIZE, SHAPE AND MATERIAL
• Handle size affects hand postures
• Ergonomic handles are thicker and softer
• Can easily DIY, build up the handle diameter
• Watch for warning signs and take breaks, vary postures
**Repetition and Duration
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WORKING OUT AND STRETCHING
• Keeping your body healthy and physically fit can significantly reduce your chance of injury
• Stretched muscles are less likely to pull from exertion (i.e. football players doing ballet)
• Keeping your core strong is the best way to protect your back
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REMINDERS
• Be Aware of your Postures
• Neutral Spine
• Get a Plan Before Moving an Object
• Keep it Close (Leverage)
• Work/ Store things at a comfortable height to avoid reaching or excessive bending at the waist
• Movements should be smooth and controlled, not jerky
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Amy Brown, M.S. HFECertified Professional Ergonomist
QUESTIONS?