Keyboarding & Ergonomics Mr. Paulk

Day 1: What does the word Ergonomics mean? The term "ergonomics" is derived from two Greek words: "ergon," meaning work, and "nomoi," meaning natural laws. Ergonomists study human capabilities in relationship to work demands. Basically how is your body reacting to its working environment!

What are we going to discuss today? Ergonomics The Keyboard Proper Techniques for Keyboarding Advantages of proper techniques Consequences of improper techniques

Check out this brief video of Keyboarding Ergonomics below! What can cause back pain? What happens if your keyboard is too high? Whats a good angle your arms should be at? Is glare okay on your screen?

Typing Ergonomics The goal of typing ergonomics is to reduce the strain, stress and wear and tear of your joints as you repeatedly type away. According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Statistics, about 95% of an office worker's day is spent in front of the computer, typing and using the mouse. While using ergonomic keyboards and setting up ergonomic workstations are great for reducing risks of computer injuries, we shouldn't forget that the way we use it is important as well. 

Tips for a good Ergonomics Work station: Monitor should be 2-3 inches above eye level No glare should be on your screen Sit at arms length from your computer Wrist should be flat in relationship to your forearm to use input devices such as the mouse and keyboard Arms and elbows in a relaxed state Take short breaks!

Lets see what you can spot Lets see what you can spot? Take 10 minutes and write down all the good ergonomics traits and bad traits you can see in the photos below. Ergonomically Correct Ergonomically Incorrect

What did you find for ergonomically correct posture? Lets see how your answers compared: https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/a1/81/55/a18155f3cbad61c42676ec22ef0a0654.jpg

Lets see how your answers compared: What did you find for ergonomically incorrect posture? Lets see how your answers compared: http://wikieducator.org/images/e/e3/Ergonomics_horrors.jpg

Ready for a break? Lets take the next 5-10 minutes for an Ergonomic Break together! Lets see how here: http://www.ergonomics-info.com/ergonomic-exercises.html

Now that your rested lets explore what we have learned! Lets take the next 10 minutes and I would like you to look through this site: http://www.ergonomics-info.com/typing-ergonomics.html After you have looked through it I would like you to write a 2 paragraph letter explaining what you have learned about ergonomics today in your OWN WORDS! Begin now 

Day 2: Lets Recap to begin Check out these short videos to review: https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=tr5915

Label the Parts: By now you should know the basic ergonomic posture. On a separate sheet of paper take the next 10-15 minutes and label the photo. Each number will correspond with your answer. After you label the parts Write 3 complete sentences about each part you have labeled.

Finally, what if I don’t care Finally, what if I don’t care? What if I don’t practice good ergonomic posture? You can develop these issues if you do not comply with correct ergonomics: Musculoskeletal, vision, and hearing problems are common in the workplace. By applying ergonomic solutions, you may be able to reduce physical problems and improve your comfort and ability to work effectively.

Work sited Links for Content: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kY6H2bHHv5M https://www.slideshare.net/dambrosio7/keyboarding-basics-38777367?qid=ea939166-fadc- 45b3-99c1-83692db79876&v=&b=&from_search=2 http://www.ergonomics-info.com/typing-ergonomics.html http://healthandstyle.com/health/guide-to-good-posture-at-work/ https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=tr5915