Workstation Ergonomics

What is workstation Ergonomics?

• Is the study of how productive a worker is.

• It is the fit between the worker and his or her computer workstation

• the goal of ergonomics is to help people stay healthy while performing their work more effectively.

• It is the fit between the worker and their job duties

Which statement is NOT a benefit of Ergonomics?

• Reduces risk

• It helps to prevent illnesses such as musculoskeletal disorders.

• Improve performances

• Make your work environment comfortable.

• It makes you smarter.

What is a Personal factor?

• considers the physical and psychological abilities of the worker

• consider the posture, position of the limb, and support for your back.

• consider noise, temperature, ventilation and lighting

• consider the position, size of your work surface, the location and height of your computer monitor, and the position of your keyboard and mouse.

What is a Environmental factor?

• considers the physical and psychological abilities of the worker

• consider the posture, position of the limb, and support for your back.

• consider noise, temperature, ventilation and lighting

• consider the position, size of your work surface, the location and height of your computer monitor, and the position of your keyboard and mouse.

What is a Workstation factor?

• considers the physical and psychological abilities of the worker

• consider the posture, position of the limb, and support for your back.

• consider noise, temperature, ventilation and lighting

• consider the position, size of your work surface, the location and height of your computer monitor, and the position of your keyboard and mouse.

What is a Physical factor?

• considers the physical and psychological abilities of the worker

• consider the posture, position of the limb, and support for your back.

• consider noise, temperature, ventilation and lighting

• consider the position, size of your work surface, the location and height of your computer monitor, and the position of your keyboard and mouse.

When considering the noise factor, the ___________.

• Aim for a consistent temperature without extremes of hot or cold.

• It shouldn’t be too dark or too bright.

• Sound levels should always be at comfortable levels

• make sure that clean air is circulating in the work environment.

When considering the lighting factor, the ___________.

• Aim for a consistent temperature without extremes of hot or cold.

• It shouldn’t be too dark or too bright.

• Sound levels should always be at comfortable levels

• make sure that clean air is circulating in the work environment.

When considering the temperature factor, it ___________.

• should be consistent without extremes of hot or cold.

• It shouldn’t be too dark or too bright.

• Sound levels should always be at comfortable levels

• make sure that clean air is circulating in the work environment.

When considering the ventilation factor, ___________.

• Aim for a consistent temperature without extremes of hot or cold.

• It shouldn’t be too dark or too bright.

• Sound levels should always be at comfortable levels

• make sure that clean air is circulating in the work environment.