1. Computer Workstation - Ergonomics for Mouse Users Andrew Drewczynski Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety www.ccohs.ca

2. Common questions about using a computer mouse What can I do to avoid discomfort and/or MS problems while using a computer keyboard along with the mouse? What is the best position for the computer mouse?

3. What is Ergonomics? Ergonomics is the discipline that matches the job to the worker and the product to the user.

4. The Job’s Components Workstation Furniture: size & shape Layout Equipment Accessories Tasks Content Variety Sequence Work-breaks Rest-breaks Worker Skills Work habits Active input Training Awareness

5. Workstation – One of the Job’s Most Important Components No one can work safely and comfortably at a sub-standard workstation

6. You and Your Workstation www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/ergonomics/office/ fatigue

7. Standard Layout

8. Mouse – What it Does

9. Mouse – Common complaints

10. Mouse Platform

12. Keyboard with a Touch Pad

14. Short Keyboard

15. Where Else Can You Keep the Mouse?

17. Proof-Reading

18. Task Design – Another of the Most Important Job’s Components Even the “best” workstation does not guarantee comfort and safety if tasks are poorly designed

19. The Job’s Components Workstation Size Shape Accessories Equipment Layout Tasks Content Variety Sequence Work/rest- breaks Training Worker Training Skills Work habits Active input Awareness

20. Work/Rest- Breaks Standard breaks Computer work Scheduled vs. Spontaneous Work-Breaks 5 – 10 min every hour – a must Micro-breaks? Mini-breaks? What are those breaks for? (muscular tension must drop to 0) Working in a hurry

21. Reduce Mouse Use Function Keys vs. Mouse Separate Typing from “Mousing”

24. Worker – The Component of Utmost Importance Workstation Size Shape Accessories Equipment Layout Tasks Content Variety Sequence Work/rest- breaks Training Worker Training Skills Work habits Active input Awareness

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