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Abstract This is a news letter about Ergonomics. In this brochure, mainly, I am going to write about Computer
Ergonomics, I also write about what study are Ergonomics about, and some examples of Ergonomics
designs, etc.
ERGONEWSG11A YAE FUKUSHIMA OCT 29TH FRIDAY, 2010
ABOUT ERGONOMICS
ERGONOMIC
STable of Contents
About Ergonomics ----- P.1What Are The Ergonomics About?
Computer Ergonomics
Issues -------P.1~2Health Issues
Safety Hazards
Examples of Computer Ergonomics -----P.3
Examples of Ergonomic Design -----P.3~4
Bibliography ------P.4
About Ergonomics
What Are The Ergonomics About?Ergonomics, it also known as human
factors. Ergonomics is the science study of
designing products, setting equipment, or making
systems for working space and domestic
situations. Aim of ergonomics is to make workers
to do work easier, efficiently, and comfortably,
make working space, public place, or domestic
place comfortable to use, and reduce safety
hazards, etc.
Computer Ergonomics Computer Ergonomics is very similar as
Ergonomics, but it is related to computer
equipments, using computer or environment of
using a computer. It is a study or setting computer,
designing product for computing stuff.
IssuesHealth Issues
People who has a computing job or who
does programming job, they keep same pose for
long time. It causes many health problems.
Here are the some examples of health
problems, RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury), back
pain, and eyestrain. And how we can prevent to
getting these health problems.
RSI RSI is to get damage to hands, fingers, wrists and
other parts of the body due to repeating same
movements over a long period of time.
Symptoms of RSI:
• Feel pain in hands, arms, or wrists
• Feel stiffness in neck and shoulders
• Feel pins and needles or feel burning
sensation in arms/hands
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Causes of RSI:
• Use too much power when typing
• Use computer, keyboard, or mouse for long
period of time
• Use computer in unnatural position
like these ↓
How can I prevent RSI:
• Take a break (about once a hour)
• Do some stretch when taking a brake
• Use some tools to reduce pressure to legs or
hands, such as armchair
Back Pain
Many people who use computers for long period of
time get pain in back, due to bad posture such as
bending back forward when working.
Yes, exactly right one ↑
To prevent getting back pain:
• Use chair that has something to lean against
• Use chair that is suitable for you. Do not use
chair that is too high, or too low
• Try to keep your back straight also, keep
your head up
• Walk around when taking brake
Eye Strain Looking the monitor for long period of time, using
flickering screen, looking monitor from very close
distance, or using a computer in dark place, you
might feel strain, or exhaustion in your eyes.
To prevent to get eye strain:
• Use monitors that does not flicker
• Turn on the light when room is dark
• Take a break
• Keep your eye away from screen about
50cm
Safety HazardsThere are some risks or hazards occurs when using
computer, such as:
• Fire from computers or monitors when they
are in bad condition
• Person might stumble over because of too
many cables
• Leaking electricity because of use of too
many electric cables
Like this ↑
To prevent hazards:
• Check computers or other electric product
once a year
• Do not put food & drinks near electric
products
• Check if there are any cable that might be
dangerous
• Tidy your table
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Example of Computer Ergonomics
Good example & bad example posture
of using desktop computer
Other examples Using a mouse
Using a keyboard
Using laptop computer
This is similar as using desktop computer
Examples of Ergonomic
design1. Hand Protection
This product can prevent RSI. So, our
hands do not get pain in wrists, hands, and
fingers. This mean, we can work lot more.
But, this
product might be not
comfortable to use
because it put some
pressure on fingers and
hands. Second design
is better, but still it
might put some
pressure on hands.
2. LAPTOPDOC This product is for
put a laptop on it. It is
360° swivel, and it can
be put on desk. And use
can use computer almost
like desktop.
But, disadvantage of this
product is, you have to
buy a keyboard and
mouse to connect to
laptop when using
this product.
BibliographyWebsites
• "Welcome." <http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/00140139.asp>.
• "Ergonomics." <http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/ergonomics/>.
• "health and safety, ergonomics and environmental issues." <http://www.teach-ict.com/ecdl/module_1/workbook14/miniweb/pg4.htm>.
• "What is ergonomics?" <http://www.ergonomics.org.uk/what-ergonomics>.
• “Remington Medical” <http://www.remingtonmedical.com/newsite/profession/physiotherapy/electrotherapy.html>.
PDFs• http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/pdf/
gl_comp_erg.pdf• http://www.noel-arnold.com.au/uploads/
resources/IS16_-_Computer_Hazards.pdf
Pictures from...• "Computer Ergonomics." <http://
www.seattlecentral.edu/~ymoh/ergonomics/ergonomics.htm>.
• "Ergo Chair Depot." <http://blog.ergochairdepot.com>.
• "Ergonomic Consulting Program." <http://www.safety.queensu.ca/qecp/index.html>.
• "Our News Today." <http://www.ournewstoday.com/impact-laptop-itis-causes-bad-posture-headaches-and-carpal-tunnel-syndrome/365/>.
• "Setting up a Workspace for Digitising Images." <http://www.jiscdigitalmedia.ac.uk/stillimages/advice/setting-up-a-workspace-for-digitising-images/>.
• "Phoenix Office Furniture" <http://www.abiaz.com/#/LAPTOPDOC-8-158-460.html>.
• "laptop ergonomics" <http://www.ergonomicrescue.com.au/laptop_ergonomics.htm>.
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