1. Ergonomics b Guide to Ergonomics at the University of Minnesota b U of MN Dept. of Environmental Health and Safety b Copyright University of Minnesota - June, 1999

2. Factors in Cumulative Trauma b Force b Repetition b Posture b Exercise (fitness) b Rest

3. Ergonomic Programs b Experiment with solutions b One solution does not fit all b Cooperation between supervisor and employees b Prevention Saves $ and improves productivity

4. Workstation Design b Office/cubicle/lab bench layout b Job functions b Symmetrical Design b Fits worker

5. Chair b Adjustable height b Back adjustment to support back b 5 leg base b Fits the person sitting it it b Arm rests placed slightly wider than shoulder width

6. Phone b Hold phone with hand and do not cradle with neck b Heavy phone use (2 hours + per day) : b Use speaker phone in private office b Use headset in open office b Phone rest may help for use less than 2 hours per day

9. Mouse (pointing device) b Should not stick (clean ball) b Should be close to the keyboard b Try using on the left side b Alternative pointing devices may be needed because of space or task considerations

12. Laboratory Ergonomics b Microscope work b Pipetting b Histology b Work in biological safety cabinets b Material handling b Adequate knee hole space

13. Web site b http://www.dehs.umn.edu/resources.html #Ergonomics b Ergonomic Quiz b Office Ergonomic Homepage

14. Office Ergonomic Home Page b Ergonomic product data base b Ergonomic links b U of MN contacts on ergonomics issues b Approved Workstation layouts - future

15. Ergonomic Product Database b TAS Chair Price : $520.15.Price : $520.15. Vendor : Pink Business InteriorsVendor : Pink Business Interiors Brad Bruhn - Phone: 612-915-3189Brad Bruhn - Phone: 612-915-3189 Fax: 612-915-3121 Fax: 612-915-3121 Email: brad.bruhn@pinkbi.comEmail: brad.bruhn@pinkbi.com

16. Contact information b Neil Carlson - carls001@tc.umn.edu b Greg Casura - casur001@tc.umn.edu b Erland Brager - brage001@tc.umn.edu b Ergonomic Showroom - W-162 Boynton Health Service Open Thursdays 10AM - NoonOpen Thursdays 10AM - Noon