Module 1 Lesson 4A: Work Ergonomics

Module 1 Lesson 4A: Work Ergonomics

by Gene Paul Cruz

​Ergonomic

• ​A field study that attempts to reduce eye strain, fatigue, and injuries by improving product design and workspace arrangement.

• ​The goal is comfortable and relaxed posture.

​Steps on Computer Ergonomics

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Get started making your sitting workstation comfortable with this visual guide to sitting workstation ergonomics.

​Chair

• Select a chair that supports your spinal curves.

• Adjust the height of your chair so that your feet rest flat on the floor or on a footrest and your thighs are parallel to the floor.

  Adjust armrests so your arms gently rest on them with your shoulders relaxed.

Key Objects

• Keep key objects close to your body to minimize reaching (stapler or printed materials).

  Stand up to reach anything that can't be comfortably reached while sitting.

Keyboard and mouse

• Place your mouse within easy reach and on the same surface as your keyboard.

  Keep your wrists straight, your upper arms close to your body, and your hands at or slightly below the level of your elbows while typing or using your mouse.

  Use keyboard shortcuts to reduce extended mouse use.

• ​Adjust the sensitivity of the mouse.

Footrest

• If your chair is too high for you to rest your feet flat on the floor-or the height of your desk requires you to raise the height of your chair-use a footrest.

• ​If a footrest is not available, try using a small stool or a stack of sturdy books instead.

Desk

• make sure there's clearance for your knees, thighs and feet.

  If the desk is too low and can't be adjusted, place sturdy boards or blocks under the desk legs.

  If the desk is too high and can't be adjusted, raise your chair.

  Use a footrest to support your feet as needed.

  If your desk has a hard edge, pad the edge or use a wrist rest. Don't store items under your desk.

Monitor

• Place the monitor directly in front of you, about an arm's length away. The top of the screen should be at or slightly below eye level.

  The monitor should be directly behind your keyboard.

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Module 1 Lesson 4A: Quiz for Work Ergonomics​