Ergonomics b Guide to Ergonomics at the University of Minnesota b U of MN Dept. of Environmental Health and Safety b Copyright University of Minnesota - June, 1999

Factors in Cumulative Trauma b Force b Repetition b Posture b Exercise (fitness) b Rest

Ergonomic Programs b Experiment with solutions b One solution does not fit all b Cooperation between supervisor and employees b Prevention Saves $ and improves productivity

Workstation Design b Office/cubicle/lab bench layout b Job functions b Symmetrical Design b Fits worker

Chair b Adjustable height b Back adjustment to support back b 5 leg base b Fits the person sitting it it b Arm rests placed slightly wider than shoulder width

Phone b Hold phone with hand and do not cradle with neck b Heavy phone use (2 hours + per day) : b Use speaker phone in private office b Use headset in open office b Phone rest may help for use less than 2 hours per day

Mouse (pointing device) b Should not stick (clean ball) b Should be close to the keyboard b Try using on the left side b Alternative pointing devices may be needed because of space or task considerations

Laboratory Ergonomics b Microscope work b Pipetting b Histology b Work in biological safety cabinets b Material handling b Adequate knee hole space

Web site b #Ergonomics b Ergonomic Quiz b Office Ergonomic Homepage

Office Ergonomic Home Page b Ergonomic product data base b Ergonomic links b U of MN contacts on ergonomics issues b Approved Workstation layouts - future

Ergonomic Product Database b TAS Chair Price : $ Price : $ Vendor : Pink Business InteriorsVendor : Pink Business Interiors Brad Bruhn - Phone: Brad Bruhn - Phone: Fax: Fax:

Contact information b Neil Carlson - b Greg Casura - b Erland Brager - b Ergonomic Showroom - W-162 Boynton Health Service Open Thursdays 10AM - NoonOpen Thursdays 10AM - Noon