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Ergonomics from home
- 1. Improvised Ergonomics forthe “Temporary” Home Worker Quin Bond Director of Measurement and Evaluation Services NJ Ergonomics LLC www.njergonomics.com
- 2. Ergonomics • The studyof the problems of people in adjusting to their environment; esp., the science that seeks to adapt work or working conditions to suit the worker
- 3. Types of controls •Administrative Controls – Change of policies and procedures for performing tasks or behavioral changes. • Engineering Controls – Change of devices or tools used to perform the task • In the current pandemic scenario, due to shipping issues, engineering controls may not be possible (may take too long to source and ship a standing desk or other workstation accessories)
- 4. Improvising at Home •Shipping for online providers (Amazon, Walmart, etc.) is significantly delayed as they refocus on priority shipments. • Stores such as Best Buy, Staples, etc. may not be considered “essential services” depending on state rules • Workers are going to need to see what they have available in their own homes to help get into the best possible ergonomic position while doing computer work
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- 6. Ideal Set Up •If the employee didn’t already have an exclusive home office space, they are most likely not going to have an ideal set up. • We should still try to find a way to get them as close to ideal as possible. • Optimal visual angle with upper portion of the screen just below eye level. • Elbows between 90-120 degrees when using keyboard/mouse • Feet flat on floor • Wrists in neutral posture when keyboarding/mousing
- 7. Sitting at theCouch • The couch and the bed as workstations should be avoided, if possible. • If you have to use the couch: • Use a table for the computer • Sit up right • Use a pillow or other support • Don’t use your laptop in bed!!!!!
- 8. Using a Tabletand Keyboard • If using an iPad, Surface, or other tablet with blue tooth keyboard • Use a tablet stand (or cover that converts) to get tablet at better viewing angle. • Elevate tablet to improve viewing angle • Keep keyboard separate to be in more optimal position
- 9. Kitchen counter asstanding desk • If you are tall enough • Wear shoes • Same laptop rules as desk • Elevate one foot to reduce low back fatigue
- 10. Phone calls • UseBluetooth headset/wired headset or use speaker phone option to take calls • Keep neutral cervical posture • Allows employee to get up, move around, and stretch • Leaves hands free to type, write notes, etc.
- 11. Using a laptop •Elevate the laptop • Use detached keyboard and mouse • Good posture • Elevate feet as necessary • Document holder?
- 12. Micro breaks forrest and stretching • Encourage employees to take time each hour to get up and stretch their neck, shoulder girdle, arms, wrists, hands, lower back, and legs
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- 14. Tips to Surviveand Thrive Working At Home • Keep to a daily schedule • Eat clean and healthy (and regularly) • Exercise in moderation • Get started, don’t over do it • Keep good sleep hygiene • Regular sleep hours • Stay hydrated • Physical distance, socially connected
- 15. If you canorder…. • A multi-position mouse (Contour Uni-Mouse) • Adjustable DPI (speed and distance of movement) • An ergonomic keyboard • Multiple styles dependent upon user • A laptop stand • A document holder • A Bluetooth headset • An office chair
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- 17. Quick Consults/Reviews • Questionnaireto be completed before evaluation • Photos of workspace • 30 minute consultation for recommendations and answering questions on doxy.me (HIPAA compliant video conference service) • E-mail to remind about key points of consult • Follow-up e-mail one week after consult to check on adjustments Standard Evaluation is performed on-site with anthropometric measurements of the employee and measurements of the workspace. The typical standard evaluation contains 50+ datapoints that are measured to help identify areas of improvement and to make appropriate, individualized recommendations.
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