1. Ergonomics Agenda: What is Ergonomics? Ergonomic Factors in The Office
BTT1O - Intro to Information Technology in Business
Ergonomics
Agenda:
What is Ergonomics?
Ergonomic Factors in The Office
Benefits of Ergonomics
Your Health and Ergonomics
Activity

3. physical health of workers is affected by their
What is Ergonomics?
Definition
the study of how the
physical health of workers is affected by their
workplace.

4. Ergonomics can affect:
The speed at which employees work
Workers’ health
How often they are absent

5. What happens if a workplace is not designed ergonomically?
Eye strain
Headaches
Tiredness
Allergies
Backaches
Poor circulation
Musculoskeletal Injuries (MSI)

6. Benefits of an Ergonomic Workplace
Employees are happier
Employees are healthier
More productive
Miss fewer days
Less employee turnover
Business can save a lot of money

7. Musculoskeletal Injuries (MSI)
What is that?
Definition - when a worker performs the same task over and over, causing stress on nerves, muscles, tendons, or other body parts
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

8. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
What is that?
Definition - when a nerve in the wrist is used over and over with the wrong equipment
How is it often caused?
Long hours of keying at a computer workstation that is not properly adjusted to the worker’s height.

9. Ergonomic Factors in Office
Computer Hardware
Your Monitor
Your Keyboard
Your Mouse

10. The Monitor Top of the screen should be at eye level
Tilt your monitor slightly upward
Should be 45cm to 60cm from your face
Should be cleaned often.

11. The Keyboard Should be kept at elbow height
Fingers should land on ‘home row’ at a 90 deg angle
Keep your shoulders relaxed, and your elbows at your side.
Don't use your wrist rests or armrests while typing—only while resting

12. The Mouse Keep your mouse close to your keyboard
Use your elbow-not your wrist-to move the mouse
Keep your wrists in a straight or “neutral” position
Use a light grip

13. Furniture
Your Chair
Your Desk

14. The Chair Height - your thighs should roughly parallel to the floor
Recline slightly
Sit back in the chair
Move around!

15. The Desk Have enough room around you Have enough room under the desk
Edges of desk should be round and smooth
Medium to light coloured surface
to reduce glare

16. Work Environment
Temperature
Air Quality
Cleanliness
Lighting

17. Environment Temperature between 15C and 22C
Plenty of air circulation - but not drafty!
Keep it clean - molds, dust, allergies etc.

18. Lighting Background lighting should be low or glare free
Use blinds or drapes to control the light from windows
Your light level should be suitable for your task

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Activity
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