2. What is Ergonomics?

3. ERGONOMICS - the study of humans in the workplace
CHAIRS
Back problems
Proper chairs, posture, stretch, breaks, move.
EMF
Miscarriages, Birth Defects, Cancers
Low Rad Monitors, Distance
EYES
Contrast/Brightness, Glare, Cataracts, Glasses
Adjustments, Anti-Glare Screens, UV protection.
WRISTS
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Wrist Position, Desks, Wrist Pads
PSYCHOLOGY
Nervous Breakdowns,
Training, common sense

4. Computers Assisting in Health Care
1 Interactive computerized psychotherapy.
2 Interactive computerized simulations.
3 Medical diagnostic programs.
4 CAT scans, computerized machinery.
5 Microsurgery.
6 Anatomy on DVD-ROM.
7 A computerized cadaver.
8 Research databases.
9 Computerized health screening.
10 Computerized scheduling.
11 Computerized patient billing.
12 Access to Medicare billing on modem.
Did Computer Search on Computers and Health

5. What is EMF?

6. Student with Electric Blanket White Face and Eyes Downcast

9. UV in glasses. Cow in Scandinavia

13. What is UV?

14. Chair Costs. Tim lost Chair over Thanksgiving

15. What is L5?

17. What is RTS?

23. 12 Easy Steps to Healthy Computing
1 Turn off monitor when not in use. Buy Green PC.
2 If you buy a new system - get a Low Rad monitor.
Video Electronics Standards recommend Refresh Rate > 70 Hz.
3 Keep monitor as far away as comfortable (3-4 feet).
4 Face monitor away from window glare, or use
Tilt Stand or Anti-Glare Screen. Glance away often.
5 Adjust Contrast comfortably, set Brightness lower.
6 Consider UV Protection for eye glasses. Blink!
7 Position power side of printer away from you.
8 Use proper typing position - elbow at 90 angle.
9 Consider buying a wrist rest or ergonomic keyboard.
10 Only use comfortable chairs with good back support.
11 Moderately exercise wrists, back, neck, legs.
At least old typewriters required pushing CR lever.
12 Take stretch breaks - for the body & mind! Timer?