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1 Office Ergonomics 101 Eric Dickson CIEC, CIAQC Educational Service District 101 edickson@esd101.net (509) 789-3518

2 Ergonomic Challenges

3 What We’ll Cover What is Ergonomics Benefits Elements Risk Factors Preventative Measures Equipment Options

4 What is Ergonomics? Ergonomics is a science whose main purpose is to design workspaces and tools that help people do their jobs and use their tools and other products comfortably and safely.

5 Benefits of Ergonomics Reduced risk of injury Increased safety Increased comfort Increased productivity  Design the job or work station to fit the person NOT the person to fit the work station

6 Symptoms To Be Aware Of:  Pain in hands, wrists, fingers, forearms, joints, elbows, neck & shoulders  Tightness, soreness, coldness, stiffness, burning, tingling, numbness  Important to report any of these symptoms to your supervisor

7 Common Ergonomic Risk Factors Repetition Force Awkward Posture Awkward Reaching Motions Contact/Mechanical Stress Static Load

8 Task Analysis – Reach Zones Using the computer Talking on the phone (incoming vs. outgoing calls) Writing or other non-computer tasks on desk top Using other equipment (10-key, etc.) Moving around (walking, etc.)

9 What Can We Do? Positions and Postures: – Keep your body in a relaxed and neutral position. – Slightly tilt your chair back about 10°; this reduces pressure on your lower back. – Position yourself so you have the most support and least amount of tension or strain, including reaching motions – Avoid awkward reaching motions  Other Factors  Lighting, bifocals, laptop, keyboard trays

10 What Can We Do? Chairs – – Use a chair with good, adjustable lumbar support – Slightly tilt your chair back about 10°, this reduces pressure on your lower back. – Arms rest for support only – Legs should be slightly tilted down; Too high – causes pressure on the back of your legs Too low – causes pressure to the hips – May need to use a foot rest

11 In Closing -  Take rest breaks and STRETCH regularly throughout the day  Analyze your work area and work patterns using the Task Analysis form  Look at what you spend the majority of your time doing and set up an “easy reach zone”  Adjust your chair, monitor & keyboard to fit YOU  It may take more than one time of trying different desk arrangements, chair positions or monitor height  What works for one person may not be what works for you

12 Contacts Eric Dickson, CIEC, CIAQC Industrial Hygienist NEWESD 101 509.789.3518 edickson@esd101.net Department of Labor & Industries http://www.lni.wa.gov/dosh


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