1 Office Ergonomics Presented by: [name]. 2 What is “Ergonomics” ? Greek Term for the“Laws of Work.” The Science of Matching the Work to the Worker.

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Office Ergonomics

Office Ergonomics

Presented by: [name]

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What is “Ergonomics” ?

Greek Term for the“Laws of Work.”

The Science of Matching the Work to the Worker.

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Risk Factors for Injury in an Office

EnvironmentPoor or Awkward Postures

Repetition of tasks or sustained postures

Application of Force

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Proper Posture

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Proper Posture -Computer

Forearms Parallel to the Floor

Wrists in Straight Line

Head Upright Over Shoulders in a Relaxed Position

Eyes Looking Slightly Downward

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Proper Posture - Computer

Back Rest Supporting lower back

Thighs Parallel with Floor, 90 to 110 degree angle at the hips

Feet Fully Supported - Floor or Footrest

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Get to know your chair...

Do you knowhow to adjust

your chair?

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Computer Monitor

Monitor Height:Top line of text at eye levelViewing Distance: Arm-length distanceBifocal Users: Lower monitor & tilt screen slightly

upwards – watch for glare on screen

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Keyboard

Proper Height – Keep wrists straight

Adjust keyboard surface OR raise/lower the chair height.

Adjust angle

Palm support

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Mouse

Keep wrists straight

& shoulders relaxed

Same Height as Keyboard

Adjacent to Keyboard

Use Full Arm Motion

Relax Hand

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Document

Documents placed flat on desk

Document Holder

Data Entry

Alternate document holders/devices

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Organization of Work Area

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Organization of Work Area

Primary Work Zone: Usual work area

Frequently used items – place in semicircle

Secondary Work Zone: Occasional use

Occasionally used items or those used for short periods of time

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TelephoneClose

Right or Left

Headset or Speaker Phone

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Steps to Reduce Risk for Injury

Proper PostureProper PostureErgonomics, Proper Body

Mechanics

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Proper Lifting Technique

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Proper Lifting Technique

Plan your lift and test the loadAsk for helpGet a firm footingTighten your stomach musclesLift with your legsKeep the load closeKeep your back uprightPivot your feet to avoid twisting

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Steps to Reduce Risk for Injury

Reduce Reduce RepetitionRepetition

Organization of Job Tasks, Organization of Job Tasks, StretchingStretching

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Organization of Job Tasks

Change of Posture – Postural Rest faxing, filing, delivering messages, central

printer

Short Stretch BreaksJob Rotation

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Stretching

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Steps to Reduce Risk for Injury

Reduction of ForceReduction of Force

Equipment to reduce force:

Stapler

Two-hole or Three-hole punch

Click & Drag function

Stress – keypad

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Practice Healthy Lifestyle Habits!

Steps to Reduce Risk for Injury

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