ICAICT101A.  ERGONOMICS is essentially about " fitting work to people ". It's the process of designing or arranging workplaces, products and systems.

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ICAICT101A

 ERGONOMICS is essentially about " fitting work to people ". It's the process of designing or arranging workplaces, products and systems so that they fit the people who use them. 2ICAICT101A

 When we are at work it is important that our workspace is set out as soundly as possible.  Repetitive physical movements of certain parts of the body, or holding a sustained posture over a long period of time, may cause some of the following painful or uncomfortable conditions: 3ICAICT101A

 Repetitive strain injury or RSI, also known as repetitive stress injury.  Repetitive motion injuries, repetitive motion disorder ( RMD ).  Cumulative trauma disorder ( CTD. 4ICAICT101A

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 Exercising while at work can help ease the pain and relieve the physical stress that otherwise builds up in your wrists, elbows and spine.  There are exercises you can perform to help alleviate pain and stress. 6ICAICT101A

 Blinking (produces tears to help moisten and lubricate the eyes).  Yawning (produces tears to help moisten and lubricate the eyes).  Expose eyes to natural light.  Re-focus by looking out of a window to a more distant point. 7ICAICT101A

 There are several exercises that should be performed throughout the day to help stretch and relax the muscles of the hands and wrists. 8ICAICT101A

 Extend hand and make a fist several times  With elbows straight, grasp hand and bend wrist down, change to palm and pull upwards and back. Alternate. 9ICAICT101A

 Stretching your shoulders and neck will also help alleviate any pain in these areas  Regular stretching can help prevent the development of painful conditions 10ICAICT101A

 Sitting, elbows up and hands behind head, pull elbows back and stretch up, then bring elbows to meet at the front, repeat  Sitting, elbows at shoulder height, bend arms touching shoulders and extend, repeat 11ICAICT101A

 Sitting, relax shoulders, then shrug and shorten the neck. Repeat several times  Standing or sitting; turn head to right and to the left keeping head up and back straight. Repeat. 12ICAICT101A

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