Telecommuter Ergonomic Training Presentation

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Office ErgonomicsAwareness

 The George Washington

University

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Ergonomics

 The relationship of peopleto their tools, tasks, and

environment Tools are designed to fit the

employee

 Today’s discussion willfocus solely on office tools,tasks, and environment

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Office-Related Risk Factors

Repetition

Sustained static exertions

Forceful exertions

Localized contact stresses

Posture

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Workstation Design

Chair

Monitor

Keyboard Mouse

Desk

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Chair

Choose one withmaximum adjustments

and simple controls Height

Seat depth

Seat angle

Lumbar support Arm rests

 Tilt

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Neutral Postures Include

SittingHead balanced

naturally overshoulders (notprotruding in frontof body)

Shoulders relaxed,not hunched

Forearms and thighs parallel to the floor,

at a 90°angle to upper arms and lower legs

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Chair

Adjust so

Feet rest comfortably onthe floor or are supportedby foot rest

Lumbar region of thespine receives support(don’t sit on the frontedge of chair)

Backs of legs are

supported Armrests support

shoulders and arms

 You are comfortable

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Monitor Positioning

Directly in front of body

About 18-30 inchesaway from body(arm’s length)

 Top of monitor abouteye level, or slightlybelow

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Keyboard Trays

Keyboard tray withadjustability (swivelsleft and right, tilts

forward and back,allows for mouse,extends to differentheights and positions)

Position so wrists are in

neutral posture

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Neutral Postures Include

Wrist posture

Wrists straight, not bent or twisted

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Keyboards

Several newstyles of 

keyboards Designed to

promote neutralposture

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Mouse

Should be at thesame level and

distance as thekeyboard

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Desk

Least flexible component

Obtain accessories to

make due with existingfurnishings

If able to purchase new,look for designs that willallow correct monitor,keyboard, and mousepositioning

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Minimizing Static Positions

Change Positions Frequently

 Take breaks from repetitive tasks

to work with other equipment andmuscles

Exercises

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Conclusions

 Take an active role in designing your workspace to prevent injuries

Strengthen and improve flexibility

Put practices to work in the office and at home

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References:

Occupational Safety & HealthAdministration

www.osha.gov/SLTC/ergonomics/index.html

 Texas A&M - Office of Risk

Management and Safetywww.orms.tamu.edu