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OFFICE ERGONOMICS Presented by GFA International, Inc., a full-service Environmental and Geological consulting organization providing Environmental Consulting Health & Safety Geotechnical Engineering Construction Materials Testing Inspections Code Compliance services across a broad spectrum of industries.

OFFICE ERGONOMICS Instructor Steven Eagels, MA, BS, CIH, CSP (RET.) has over 40 years of extensive experience in the health and safety field working for both private industry and government as a safety engineer, industrial hygienist, radiation safety officer and biosafety officer.

What is ERGONOMICS? The science of adapting work elements for compatibility with human physical, mental, and psychological capabilities The process of designing or arranging workplaces, products and systems so that they fit the people who use them

AGENDA Ergonomic Awareness Understand Proper Biomechanics Identify Risk Factors Learn how to Limit these Risk Factors

Basic Elements Environment: Layout Lighting Temperature Humidity Vibration Noise Equipment: Controls Display Tools Safety Devices

Factors in Repetition-Based Injuries Repeated Movements Awkward Posture Static Exertion Excessive Force Acceleration Mechanical Pressure Vibration Temperature

Identify the Stresses and Strains

Computer Vision Syndrome

Sitting Posture and Seating

Ergotron Work Lifts

THANK YOU! Questions?