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Ergonomics Shawn, Aamir.  What is Ergonomics?  10 tips for good computer workstation  Benefits of good computer workstation  Negative effects of poor.

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1 Ergonomics Shawn, Aamir

2  What is Ergonomics?  10 tips for good computer workstation  Benefits of good computer workstation  Negative effects of poor computer workstation  Example (What to do and what not to do)  Checklist  Rating  Bibliography Table of Contents

3  “The study of efficiency in working environments”  Google Definitions What is Ergonomics?

4 1. Use a good chair, and sit back 2. Monitor above eye level 3. No glare on screen. (Anti-Glare screen is preferred) 4. Sit at arms length from computer 5. Feet on floor or Stable foot rest 10 tips for good workstations

5 6. LAPTOP – Keep on table 7. Wrists flat and straight in relation to forearms 8. Arms and elbows relaxed, close to body 9. Center monitor and keyboard in front of you 10. Take frequent breaks 10 tips for good workstations (continued)

6  Increased physical energy  Reduce extra movement  Increased productivity  Efficient and comfortable  20% increase in physical productivity and 40% increase in organizational productivity  Reduces Injuries Benefits

7  severe health problems to our well-being.  drastically increases chances of suffering from carpel tunnel syndrome (which affects the wrist)  decreases eye sight, cramps in our joints, strain from overworking certain muscles and joints  decreases a person’s productivity and ability to work effectively.  Increases the rate of employees resigning their jobs because of bad computer station ergonomics. Negative Effects

8 Sample # 1 EXAMPLE LIGHTING

9 Sample # 2 EXAMPLE

10 Example Sample # 3

11 Example Sample # 4

12 Checklist (HOME STATION) CRITERA HAVE A GOOD POSTURE FEET PLANTED ON GROUND ARMS RESTED NO SCREEN GLARE TAKE FREQUENT BREAKS

13 In conclusion, out of a rating of 10 we believe that the overall rating of our computer workstation should be rated six out of ten. What was good… - No screen glare - Take frequent breaks What was bad… - Feet not planted - Bad posture - Arms not rested RATING

14 Images: Peel Posture Picture Info: "desitwist." 12 tips for an Ergonomic Computer Workstation. Crawlability, Inc., 2011. Web. 27 Oct 2011.. ("12 tips for an Ergonomic Computer Workstation") BIBLIOGRAPHY http://www.desitwist.com/health- fitness/12-tips-ergonomic-computer- workstation-12376.html

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