Office Office ErgonomicsErgonomics

What is ergonomics?• An applied science concerned with

designing and arranging things people use so that the people and things interact most efficiently and safely.

• In an office environment, typically it is adapting your computer workstation to fit your individual needs.

Office Ergonomics

Office ErgonomicsImproper Ergonomics/Bad Body Mechanics

Actions Leading to Discomfort:

• Wrists outside of neutral position

• Squinted eyes• Slumped posture• Elbows out

Office ErgonomicsImproper Ergonomics/Repetitive Motion

Other Causes of Discomfort:

Repeating the same motion over and over again

• Muscular conditions that result from repeated motions formed in the course of normal work or daily activities due to improper ergonomics

• Examples include:– Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

– Tennis Elbow

– Trigger Finger

Office ErgonomicsMusculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)

Organize yourWorkstation

• Keyboard• Mouse• Phone• Calculator• Documents

Office ErgonomicsAvoiding Discomfort and Injury

– Give your body, including your eyes, time to rest

– Rotate job tasks

Office ErgonomicsAvoiding Discomfort and Injury

• Inadequate lighting• Improper monitor

brightness• Direct and reflected glare• 20/20/20 Rule• Ctrl & scroll up to zoom in• Eye exam• Lens prescription

Office ErgonomicsAvoiding Discomfort and Injury/Office Lighting

Straining neck to view monitor

Twisting of your neck and/or back

Office ErgonomicsRed Flags

Reaching for keyboard and/or mouse

Poor lumbar support

Office ErgonomicsRed Flags

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