Ergonomics Presentation Prashanth Ketheeswaran. “The study of people’s efficiency in their working environment.”

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Ergonomics Presentation Prashanth Ketheeswaran

“The study of people’s efficiency in their working environment.”

Ergonomics is important to promote a safe, secure environment to promote people’s health. Ergonomics is especially important in the production of materials attaining to computer use. This is because while working with a computer for extended periods of time the body will feel pain in certain areas. By producing ergonomically designed utensils this problem is solved.

 Wrist Related Pain  Back Pain (sitting in one position for prolonged period)  Discomfort in Shoulders  Trouble Seeing  Pain in Lower Body  Neck Pain

Signs/Causes of Issue: Wrists bent to the sides when using side keys, prolonged keying and prolonged mouse use. Solutions/Remedies: Use a soft rest support for the keyboard as well as the mouse pad. This will raise the wrist and leave it in a more comfortable position.

Signs/Causes of Issue: Prolonged sitting (especially in one position), prolonged leaning. Solutions/Remedies: Rearrange work, bring mouse and keyboard closer to body, readjust monitor, greater work variety, breaks and habit training.

Signs/Causes of Issue: Prolonged hunching or leaning, prolonged sitting in one position and frequent reaching for items. Solutions/Remedies: Bring items closer, take breaks, stretching and rearranging workspace to better accommodate your needs.

Signs/Causes of Issue: Monitor image dim, fuzzy, or difficult to read, eye straining and blurry visions. Solutions/Remedies: Consultation with vision specialist, lower light levels, readjust monitor and upgrading the monitor.

Signs/Causes of Issue: Prolonged sitting in one position, feet dangling or not well supported, sustained pressure on thighs. Solutions/Remedies: Foot rest, lower chair, lower work surface, habit training, chair that supports posture.

Signs/Causes of Issue: Prolonged hunching, twisting the head often, neck flexed downward. Solutions/Remedies: Bring viewed item closer to centreline of view, telephone headset, speakerphone and massaging.

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