1. WELCOME

2. OFFICE ERGONOMICS
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3. OFFICE ERGONOMICS
Instructor Steven Eagels, MA, BS, CIH, CSP (RET.) has over 40 years of extensive experience in the health and safety field working for both private industry and government as a safety engineer, industrial hygienist, radiation safety officer and biosafety officer.

4. What is ERGONOMICS?
The science of adapting work elements for compatibility with human physical, mental, and psychological capabilities
The process of designing or arranging workplaces, products and systems so that they fit the people who use them

5. AGENDA Ergonomic Awareness Understand Proper Biomechanics
Identify Risk Factors
Learn how to Limit these Risk Factors

6. Basic Elements Environment: Layout Lighting Temperature Humidity
Vibration
Noise
Equipment:
Controls
Display
Tools
Safety Devices

7. Factors in Repetition-Based Injuries
Repeated Movements
Awkward Posture
Static Exertion
Excessive Force
Acceleration
Mechanical Pressure
Vibration
Temperature

8. Identify the Stresses and Strains

9. Computer Vision Syndrome

10. Sitting Posture and Seating

11. Ergotron Work Lifts

13. THANK YOU!
Questions?