The 5 W’s

Working times (duration) Work pressure (deadlines, stress) Work place (furniture, equipment) Work method (visual aspects, instructions) Work tasks (organising tasks)

RSI 4U2?

Henk Boom ID Arbo en milieuadviseur

Marten v.d. Woude

Wsk & Inf Arbo en milieuadviseur

José Koelman Bibliotheek Arbo en milieuadviseur

Petra Siemons DAZ Arbo en milieuadviseur

Karin Hollanders STU Arbo en milieuadviseur

The 5 W’s

Working times (duration) Work pressure (deadlines, stress) Work place (furniture, equipment) Work method (visual aspects, instructions) Work tasks (organising tasks)

Workplace, Posture and Method

ErgonomicsErgon = workNomos = rule, law

“Learn from yesterday, live for today and hope for tomorrow. The important thing is to not stop questioning ”Albert Einstein

Average people do not exist, neither does the average workplace

People are Short or tall Thin or thick

1. Chair

2. Desk

3. Monitor

4. Visual aspects

5. Posture

6. Keyboard

7. Mouse

1. Chair Seat (height, depth)

heigth adjustable 41 .. 53 cmdepth adjustable 40 .. 44 cm

Back (support)heigth adjustable

Armrests (not obliged)(height, width adjustable)

2. Desk Depth ≥ 80cm Width ≥ 120 cm Height 74 . . 76 cm (fixed)

62 .. 82 cm (adjustable) Room for legs: stretch, turn

at least 60 cm width, 65 cm depth

For feeth at least 80 cm depth Desktop: thickness ≤ 5 cm

3. Monitor Top of screen at eye

height Distance 50 - 70 cm Settings:

font size colour, contrast,

brightness refresh rate ≥ 70 Hz

4. Visual aspects

5. Posture Straight back Relaxed Right in front of your monitor NOT twisted or turned at your

desk

6. Keyboard As flat as possible Wrists relaxed and

straight Right in front of you No wrist support

7. Mouse Motion speed Large movements Double click speed Large (or no) mouse

pad (NO wrist support)

Fingers relaxed Shortcut keys

The ‘ideal’ work

place1.Chair

2.Desk

3.Monitor

4.Visual aspects

5.Posture

6.Keyboard

7.Mouse

RIGHT?WRONG?

RIGHT?WRONG?

Do not raise your shoulders Relax while working!

RIGHTWRONG

Never bend forward

Always keep your back straight

WRONG RIGHT

Wrong posture (long term)

Always have your screen straight ahead

WRONG RIGHT

Keep elbows relaxed

Keep hands and fingers relaxed

WRONG RIGHT

Wrist is carrying the weight of the arm

Caused by leaning forward

WRONG RIGHT

Keep fingers and wrists relaxed, not bent

WRONG RIGHT

To much tension in the hands

Will rapidly cause complaints

WRONG RIGHT

Work pace software If you get used to it….. it

really helps

Exercises to relax Sportswear not required.

What can YOU do at your workplaceAdjust workplace

If desired with help from consultant

Clean up desk Create working space

Beginning complaints

Ask workplace consultant for advice, consult your physician

What can you do by yourself:

Take your breaks

Avoid peak loads

Variation in activities

Loosen up from work

Keep yourself fit

Workplace consultants

ID Henk Boom 2151 HG 2.87

Wsk & InfMarten van der Woude

4523 HG 6.20

Bib José Koelman 2307 Hal 0.12

DAZ Petra Siemons 2295 HG 1.05

R S Ican change your life drastically