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What is Ergonomics?
ERGO =“work”
NOMICS =“rules” or “laws”
 Ergonomics literally means
“the laws of work”.
Ergonomics:
 Study of how people physically interact with their
work – fitting the job, the equipment and the work
environment to the worker.
ERGONOMICS FOR A COMPUTER
OPERATOR
DO’S AND DON’TS
 DON’TS
 AVOID SUDDEN TWISTING AND TURNINGS OF THE BODY.
 AVOID JERKY MOVEMENTS.
 AVOID PROLONGED SITTING.
 AVOID REPITIVE ACTIVITIES.
 AVOID LIFTING HEAVY WEIGHTS.
 DO’S
 HAVE REST INTERVALS INBETWEEN THE WORK.
 DIVIDE WORKLOAD DEPENDING UPON CIRUMSTANCES.
Office of Horrors
Ideal Office
Additional Setup Steps
• Eliminate any reflection on your monitor.
Additional Setup Steps
• Position any additional equipment in accessible
places.
Exercises for the office
 One of the biggest injury risk factors is static posture.
 Try to spend at least 5 minutes every hour away from your computer.
 Remember to ONLY stretch to the point of mild tension.
 Try to incorporate the stretches into your daily routine.
 This slide provides some illustrations of simple active stretches to perform at
the office.
Hand Exercises
 Tightly clench your hand into a fist and release, fanning out the fingers. Repeat
3 times
Back and Shoulder Exercises
 Stand up straight, place your right hand on your left
shoulder and move your head back gently. Do the
same thing for the right shoulder
Head and Neck Exercises
 Move head sideways from left to right and back to left
Move head backwards and then forward
Computer and Desk Stretches …
 Sitting at a computer for long periods often cause neck and
shoulder stiffness and occasionally lower back pain. Do
these stretches every hour or so throughout the day or
whenever you feel still. Also be sure to get up and walk
around the office whenever you think of it. You’ll feel
better.
… Computer and Desk Stretches …
… Computer and Desk Stretches
ERGONOMIC CORRECTION
KEEP IN MIND
Are feet firmly and evenly positioned
flat on the floor while seated?
90
Is there a 90 angle inside the
knee?
Thighs should be roughly parallel
to the floor.
Common Risks for
Office Workers
Poor posture
 back pain
 head and neck discomfort
 shoulder, arm, hand and wrist discomfort
 leg and foot discomfort
 circulation problems
 headaches
Long duration and lack of task variety
 musculoskeletal injury and occupational overuse syndrome
Common Risks for
Office Workers
Glare and lighting
 eye discomfort, eye strain and
headaches
Poor working environment
 exposure to noise, poor air quality and
uncomfortable temperature.
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PREVENTION OF ILLNESS.ppt

  • 1.
  • 2. What is Ergonomics? ERGO =“work” NOMICS =“rules” or “laws”  Ergonomics literally means “the laws of work”.
  • 3. Ergonomics:  Study of how people physically interact with their work – fitting the job, the equipment and the work environment to the worker.
  • 4. ERGONOMICS FOR A COMPUTER OPERATOR
  • 5. DO’S AND DON’TS  DON’TS  AVOID SUDDEN TWISTING AND TURNINGS OF THE BODY.  AVOID JERKY MOVEMENTS.  AVOID PROLONGED SITTING.  AVOID REPITIVE ACTIVITIES.  AVOID LIFTING HEAVY WEIGHTS.  DO’S  HAVE REST INTERVALS INBETWEEN THE WORK.  DIVIDE WORKLOAD DEPENDING UPON CIRUMSTANCES.
  • 8. Additional Setup Steps • Eliminate any reflection on your monitor.
  • 9. Additional Setup Steps • Position any additional equipment in accessible places.
  • 10. Exercises for the office  One of the biggest injury risk factors is static posture.  Try to spend at least 5 minutes every hour away from your computer.  Remember to ONLY stretch to the point of mild tension.  Try to incorporate the stretches into your daily routine.  This slide provides some illustrations of simple active stretches to perform at the office. Hand Exercises  Tightly clench your hand into a fist and release, fanning out the fingers. Repeat 3 times
  • 11. Back and Shoulder Exercises  Stand up straight, place your right hand on your left shoulder and move your head back gently. Do the same thing for the right shoulder
  • 12. Head and Neck Exercises  Move head sideways from left to right and back to left Move head backwards and then forward
  • 13. Computer and Desk Stretches …  Sitting at a computer for long periods often cause neck and shoulder stiffness and occasionally lower back pain. Do these stretches every hour or so throughout the day or whenever you feel still. Also be sure to get up and walk around the office whenever you think of it. You’ll feel better.
  • 14. … Computer and Desk Stretches …
  • 15. … Computer and Desk Stretches
  • 17. KEEP IN MIND Are feet firmly and evenly positioned flat on the floor while seated? 90 Is there a 90 angle inside the knee? Thighs should be roughly parallel to the floor.
  • 18. Common Risks for Office Workers Poor posture  back pain  head and neck discomfort  shoulder, arm, hand and wrist discomfort  leg and foot discomfort  circulation problems  headaches Long duration and lack of task variety  musculoskeletal injury and occupational overuse syndrome
  • 19. Common Risks for Office Workers Glare and lighting  eye discomfort, eye strain and headaches Poor working environment  exposure to noise, poor air quality and uncomfortable temperature.