Ergonomics Ergonomics Guide to Ergonomics at the Guide to Ergonomics at the University of Minnesota University of Minnesota U of MN Dept. of Environmental Health and Safety U of MN Dept. of Environmental Health and Safety Copyright University of Minnesota - June, 1999 Copyright University of Minnesota - June, 1999
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ErgonomicsErgonomics
Guide to Ergonomics at the Guide to Ergonomics at the University of MinnesotaUniversity of Minnesota
U of MN Dept. of Environmental Health and SafetyU of MN Dept. of Environmental Health and Safety Copyright University of Minnesota - June, 1999Copyright University of Minnesota - June, 1999
Factors in Cumulative Factors in Cumulative TraumaTrauma
Experiment with solutionsExperiment with solutions One solution does not fit allOne solution does not fit all Cooperation between supervisor Cooperation between supervisor
and employeesand employees Prevention Saves $ and improves Prevention Saves $ and improves
Adjustable heightAdjustable height Back adjustment to support backBack adjustment to support back 5 leg base5 leg base Fits the person sitting it itFits the person sitting it it Arm rests placed slightly wider Arm rests placed slightly wider
than shoulder widththan shoulder width
PhonePhone
Hold phone with hand and do not Hold phone with hand and do not cradle with neckcradle with neck
Heavy phone use (2 hours + per day) :Heavy phone use (2 hours + per day) : Use speaker phone in private officeUse speaker phone in private office Use headset in open officeUse headset in open office Phone rest may help for use less than Phone rest may help for use less than
2 hours per day2 hours per day
Mouse (pointing device)Mouse (pointing device)
Should not stick (clean ball)Should not stick (clean ball) Should be close to the keyboardShould be close to the keyboard Try using on the left sideTry using on the left side Alternative pointing devices may Alternative pointing devices may
be needed because of space or be needed because of space or task considerationstask considerations
Laboratory ErgonomicsLaboratory Ergonomics
Microscope workMicroscope work PipettingPipetting HistologyHistology Work in biological safety cabinetsWork in biological safety cabinets Material handlingMaterial handling Adequate knee hole spaceAdequate knee hole space
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