ERGONOMICS Presenter: Miss. T. Johnson. Objectives: At the end of the lesson students should be able to:  Define the term ‘ergonomics’  Explain how.

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ERGONOMICS Presenter: Miss. T. Johnson

Objectives: At the end of the lesson students should be able to:  Define the term ‘ergonomics’  Explain how ergonomics contribute to a healthy work environment  Name two (2) computer work-related disorders  List methods of preventing computer work-related disorders 3/14/2013 2

 Ergonomics is…. Ergonomics is…. What is Ergonomics? 3/14/2013 3

 A branch of science concerned with the designing and arranging of machines in order to determine the best working conditions for humans. What is Ergonomics? 3/14/2013 4

Old versus New 3/14/ Charcoal iron Metal iron Electric iron ergonomically designed

Old versus New 3/14/2013 6

Old versus New 3/14/2013 7

Main areas of focus when creating an ergonomically sound workstation. 3/14/2013 8

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COMPUTER WORK – RELATED INJURIES

Types of computer work-related injuries: 3/14/ I. Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) I. Tendonitis II. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome II. Computer Vision Syndrome III. Lower back pain

Types of computer work-related injuries: 3/14/ I. Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) o Tendonitis: tendon is enflamed because of repeated motion or stress on that tendon

3/14/ I. (RSI) cont’d o Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: an inflammation of the nerve that connects your forearm to the palm of your hand Types of computer work-related injuries:

3/14/ II. Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS): o caused by long-term use of computers and improper conditions. Types of computer work-related injuries:

3/14/ III. Lower back pain o May be caused by: — Bad posture — Poorly designed furniture — Poorly assembled furniture Types of computer work-related injuries:

Summary  Ergonomics  RSI – CTS, Tendonitis  CVS 3/14/

Homework 3/14/  Give two methods for preventing each computer related illness.

THE END 3/14/