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1 Office Ergonomics Presented by: [name]
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2 What is “Ergonomics” ? Greek Term for the“Laws of Work.” The Science of Matching the Work to the Worker.
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3 Risk Factors for Injury in an Office Environment Poor or Awkward Postures Repetition of tasks or sustained postures Application of Force
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4 Proper Posture
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5 Proper Posture -Computer Forearms Parallel to the Floor Wrists in Straight Line Head Upright Over Shoulders in a Relaxed Position Eyes Looking Slightly Downward
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6 Proper Posture - Computer Back Rest Supporting lower back Thighs Parallel with Floor, 90 to 110 degree angle at the hips Feet Fully Supported - Floor or Footrest
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7 Get to know your chair... Do you know how to adjust your chair?
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8 Computer Monitor Monitor Height:Top line of text at eye level Viewing Distance:Arm-length distance Bifocal Users:Lower monitor & tilt screen slightly upwards – watch for glare on screen
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9 Keyboard Proper Height – Keep wrists straight Adjust keyboard surface OR raise/lower the chair height. Adjust angle Palm support
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10 Mouse Keep wrists straight & shoulders relaxed Same Height as Keyboard Adjacent to Keyboard Use Full Arm Motion Relax Hand
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11 Document Documents placed flat on desk Document Holder Data Entry Alternate document holders/devices
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12 Organization of Work Area
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13 Organization of Work Area Primary Work Zone: Usual work area Frequently used items – place in semicircle Secondary Work Zone: Occasional use Occasionally used items or those used for short periods of time
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14 Telephone Close Right or Left Headset or Speaker Phone
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15 Steps to Reduce Risk for Injury Proper Posture Ergonomics, Proper Body Mechanics
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16 Proper Lifting Technique
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17 Proper Lifting Technique Plan your lift and test the load Ask for help Get a firm footing Tighten your stomach muscles Lift with your legs Keep the load close Keep your back upright Pivot your feet to avoid twisting
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18 Steps to Reduce Risk for Injury Reduce Repetition Organization of Job Tasks, Stretching Organization of Job Tasks, Stretching
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19 Organization of Job Tasks Change of Posture – Postural Rest faxing, filing, delivering messages, central printer Short Stretch Breaks Job Rotation
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20 Stretching
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21 Steps to Reduce Risk for Injury Reduction of Force Equipment to reduce force: Stapler Two-hole or Three-hole punch Click & Drag function Stress – keypad
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22 Practice Healthy Lifestyle Habits! Steps to Reduce Risk for Injury
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23 THANK YOU THANK YOU
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