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ERGONOMIC SAFETY A GUIDE TO STAYING UPRIGHT IN ICT

Training Outline What is Ergonomics? Why should I care? Health Safety Legal Best practices

Defining Ergonomics and its History Ergonomics is the science that studies how best to make the work environment fit the work. (Or better yet: fitting a job to a person) And thus… Occupation Safety and Healthy Administrations was Born (OSHA)  Signed into place by President Clinton on November 14, 2000  Effective as of January 16, 2001 Artifact 1

Where is Ergonomics? Ergonomics is everywhere. Depending on your job, there may be a different form of ergonomics, but the concept remains the same. (Best Practice) IT Ergonomics Offices (Typing and Sitting) Server Rooms (Lifting) Artifact 2

Why Do We Need Ergonomic Standards? HEALTH REASONS RISKS DISEASES/SYNDROMES LEGAL Artifact 3

Best Practices Areas of concentration Desktop Workstation Usage Hands - Typing Eyes - Viewing Angle Neck and Back Posture Feet – Posture Laptop Usage

Workstation Best Practices Elbows at 90º and tucked in close to your sides. Wrists straight and slightly elevated

Workstation Best Practices Eyes Level with top of screen. Viewing distance 18-24” Head up straight, Neck vertical on top of spine

Workstation Best Practices Seat back angle at 90º Back straight! Use lumbar support for lower back if available

Workstation Best Practices Knees at 90º Feet on floor; use a foot rest for shorter people Adjust seat height to accommodate ideal position

Laptop Best Practices Maintain good posture, using same seating guidelines as when working with desktops Use external mouse and keyboard if available. Use a laptop stand if possible, to raise the height of the screen to eye level. If stand is not available, still maintain good neck posture, using your eyes to look down at the screen (not your neck!) Take breaks after 40 minutes of use

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