1. Computer Workstation Ergonomics

2. Prevention Improper computer workstation set up can lead to injuries Improper computer workstation set up can lead to injuries Need to know the warning signs of ergonomic issues Need to know the warning signs of ergonomic issues Need to know the proper workstation set up Need to know the proper workstation set up

3. Warning Signs Tension in your back, neck, shoulders Tension in your back, neck, shoulders Aching hands or wrists Aching hands or wrists Headaches Headaches Pressure due to eye strain Pressure due to eye strain Awkward postures, using force and lack of rest can amplify these problems.

4. An Ergonomic Workstation Properly adjust your workstation Properly adjust your workstation –Monitor, keyboard, mouse, chair, etc. Stretch tight/tired muscles Stretch tight/tired muscles Take mini-breaks Take mini-breaks

5. Chair Height: keyboard just below elbows Height: keyboard just below elbows –Feet flat on floor or supported by foot rest Lean back into the chair Lean back into the chair –Lumbar support should maintain “S” curve Shoulders, neck, arms relaxed Shoulders, neck, arms relaxed –Use the arm rests ONLY when resting, never while keying or mousing

6. Keyboard Just below elbow height Just below elbow height Flat if on the desk – don’t use the “feet” Flat if on the desk – don’t use the “feet” Negative tilt if on tray Negative tilt if on tray –Sloped away from the body Keep wrists STRAIGHT, fingers relaxed Keep wrists STRAIGHT, fingers relaxed It is okay to use a palm rest. Only rest your PALMS on it. Never rest your wrists on any surface.

7. Monitor Arm’s length away Arm’s length away Top line of text should be eye height Top line of text should be eye height Reduce glare by tilting or moving screen Reduce glare by tilting or moving screen

8. Breaks Frequent mini-breaks help the body recover Frequent mini-breaks help the body recover Stretch your neck, shoulders, forearms, any muscles that are tight or tired Stretch your neck, shoulders, forearms, any muscles that are tight or tired Rest your eyes by looking at distant objects Rest your eyes by looking at distant objects

9. Ergonomic Safety Subcommittee AD: Richard Rebstock (x3499) AD: Richard Rebstock (x3499) BSS: Greg Mitchell (x8002) BSS: Greg Mitchell (x8002) CD: Amy Pavnica (x8493) CD: Amy Pavnica (x8493) ESH: Rafael Coll (x8518) ESH: Rafael Coll (x8518) FES: Mike Bonkalski (x8448) FES: Mike Bonkalski (x8448) FES: Lisa Carrigan (x3185) FES: Lisa Carrigan (x3185) PPD: Rob Bushek (x2399) PPD: Rob Bushek (x2399) TD: Bridget Scerini (x3382) TD: Bridget Scerini (x3382) WDRS: Waylon Meadors (x5059) WDRS: Waylon Meadors (x5059)