1. Computer Ergonomics

2. What is Computer Ergonomics? Computer Ergonomics: –The arrangement of our work stations and or out work behavior can increase, or decrease repetitive stress injuries.

3. Where did Computer Ergonomics come from? Computer Ergonomics came from the concern of employees in the work area who have encountered work related injuries because of repetitive stress to certain joints or bones.

4. How has it changed society? There are less Repeated stress injuries.

5. Are repeated stress injuries common? Yes, they are common. They occur mostly in people who work in office-like settings. Also in people: –Who are old –People who work strenuously with the same routine

6. How to prevent Repetitive Stress Injuries? The placement of the P.C. Height of the chair How far away is the monitor Lighting in the area These are just some of the things that you can improve to prevent the injures.

7. How to prevent Repetitive Stress Injuries? Stretching –Every 30mins or every hour To prevent stiffness in neck and shoulders Breaks –Every 2hours Includes: –Looking some where other than your screen –Standing –Etc.

8. Preventing Repetitive Stress Injuries? (cont’d)

9. Test to check your typing area:

11. References: www.osha.gov www.EHRS.upenn.edu www.SEFSC.hoaa.gov www.cardius.com www.ergonomice.UCLA.edu