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Office ErgonomicsAwareness
The George Washington
University
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Ergonomics
The relationship of peopleto their tools, tasks, and
environment Tools are designed to fit the
employee
Today’s discussion willfocus solely on office tools,tasks, and environment
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Office-Related Risk Factors
Repetition
Sustained static exertions
Forceful exertions
Localized contact stresses
Posture
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Workstation Design
Chair
Monitor
Keyboard Mouse
Desk
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Chair
Choose one withmaximum adjustments
and simple controls Height
Seat depth
Seat angle
Lumbar support Arm rests
Tilt
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Neutral Postures Include
SittingHead balanced
naturally overshoulders (notprotruding in frontof body)
Shoulders relaxed,not hunched
Forearms and thighs parallel to the floor,
at a 90°angle to upper arms and lower legs
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Chair
Adjust so
Feet rest comfortably onthe floor or are supportedby foot rest
Lumbar region of thespine receives support(don’t sit on the frontedge of chair)
Backs of legs are
supported Armrests support
shoulders and arms
You are comfortable
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Monitor Positioning
Directly in front of body
About 18-30 inchesaway from body(arm’s length)
Top of monitor abouteye level, or slightlybelow
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Keyboard Trays
Keyboard tray withadjustability (swivelsleft and right, tilts
forward and back,allows for mouse,extends to differentheights and positions)
Position so wrists are in
neutral posture
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Neutral Postures Include
Wrist posture
Wrists straight, not bent or twisted
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Keyboards
Several newstyles of
keyboards Designed to
promote neutralposture
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Mouse
Should be at thesame level and
distance as thekeyboard
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Desk
Least flexible component
Obtain accessories to
make due with existingfurnishings
If able to purchase new,look for designs that willallow correct monitor,keyboard, and mousepositioning
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Minimizing Static Positions
Change Positions Frequently
Take breaks from repetitive tasks
to work with other equipment andmuscles
Exercises
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Conclusions
Take an active role in designing your workspace to prevent injuries
Strengthen and improve flexibility
Put practices to work in the office and at home
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References:
Occupational Safety & HealthAdministration
www.osha.gov/SLTC/ergonomics/index.html
Texas A&M - Office of Risk
Management and Safetywww.orms.tamu.edu