WELCOME TO COMPUTER WELCOME TO COMPUTER
ERGONOMICS TRAININGERGONOMICS TRAINING
WHY ARE WE HERE?WHY ARE WE HERE?
Annual injuries
• 1,800,000 workers injured
• 600,000 require time off work
TRAINING OBJECTIVESTRAINING OBJECTIVES
• Identify optimal body position
• Identify workstation adjustments
• Demonstrate exercises
• Understand roles and responsibilities
ERGONOMICSERGONOMICSERGONOMICSERGONOMICSERGONOMICSERGONOMICSERGONOMICSERGONOMICS
IT’S GREEK TO ME!IT’S GREEK TO ME!
ERGONOMICSERGONOMICSERGONOMICSERGONOMICSERGONOMICSERGONOMICSERGONOMICSERGONOMICS
IT’S GREEK TO MEIT’S GREEK TO ME!!
ERGOSERGOS = WORK= WORK
NOMOSNOMOS = NATURAL = NATURAL
LAWSLAWS
ERGONOMICSERGONOMICSERGONOMICSERGONOMICSERGONOMICSERGONOMICSERGONOMICSERGONOMICS
• The study of the relationship of the individual, the material, the equipment and the environment
• Addresses human performance and well being in relation to the job or activity.
Fit the Fit the jobjob to the workerto the worker
NOTNOT
the the workerworker to the job.to the job.
BENEFITS?BENEFITS?
� Increase productivity
� Increase quality
� Avoid injury
Comfort
RULES OF BODY RULES OF BODY RULES OF BODY RULES OF BODY RULES OF BODY RULES OF BODY RULES OF BODY RULES OF BODY MECHANICSMECHANICSMECHANICSMECHANICSMECHANICSMECHANICSMECHANICSMECHANICS
• Use each joint to its best mechanical advantage.
• Avoid static or sustained positions.
• Use your body symmetrically.
• Keep extremities close to vertical axis of body.
• Avoid tight grasp.
• Use stronger/larger joints when possible.
• Respect pain!
NEUTRAL POSTURESNEUTRAL POSTURES
• mid-range
• strength
• comfort
RISK FACTORSRISK FACTORSRISK FACTORSRISK FACTORSRISK FACTORSRISK FACTORSRISK FACTORSRISK FACTORS
• Static posture
• Awkward posture
• Repetition
• Force
• Pressure (physical contact)
• Vibration
• Temperature extremes
• Discomfort
• Fatigue
• Lack of stamina
PHYSIOLOGY OF PHYSIOLOGY OF PHYSIOLOGY OF PHYSIOLOGY OF PHYSIOLOGY OF PHYSIOLOGY OF PHYSIOLOGY OF PHYSIOLOGY OF
DISCOMFORTDISCOMFORTDISCOMFORTDISCOMFORTDISCOMFORTDISCOMFORTDISCOMFORTDISCOMFORT
• Static muscles - particularly under load
• Awkward postures
• Physical contact
• Vibration
• Temperature extremes
• Poor physical condition
• Illness/Disease
• Smoking
• Exposure to certain chemicals/gasses
• Lung obstruction
• Anemia
IMPAIRED CIRCULATIONIMPAIRED CIRCULATIONIMPAIRED CIRCULATIONIMPAIRED CIRCULATIONIMPAIRED CIRCULATIONIMPAIRED CIRCULATIONIMPAIRED CIRCULATIONIMPAIRED CIRCULATION
PHYSIOLOGY OF PHYSIOLOGY OF PHYSIOLOGY OF PHYSIOLOGY OF PHYSIOLOGY OF PHYSIOLOGY OF PHYSIOLOGY OF PHYSIOLOGY OF
COMFORTCOMFORTCOMFORTCOMFORTCOMFORTCOMFORTCOMFORTCOMFORT
• Healthy tissue
• Oxygen and nutrition
• Waste product removal
CUMULATIVE TRAUMA CUMULATIVE TRAUMA CUMULATIVE TRAUMA CUMULATIVE TRAUMA CUMULATIVE TRAUMA CUMULATIVE TRAUMA CUMULATIVE TRAUMA CUMULATIVE TRAUMA DISORDERSDISORDERSDISORDERSDISORDERSDISORDERSDISORDERSDISORDERSDISORDERS
NERVE
Carpal Tunnel SyndromeCubital Tunnel Syndrome
NEUROVASCULAR
Thoracic Outlet SyndromeRaynaud’s Syndrome
MUSCULOSKELETAL
BursitisBack strain/sprainNeck strain/sprain
TENDON
TendonitisEpicondylitisGolfer’s ElbowTennis ElbowTenosynovitisDe Quervain’s Trigger FingerRotator Cuff Tendonitis
Ganglion Cyst
OTHER
SYMPTOMSSYMPTOMSSYMPTOMSSYMPTOMSSYMPTOMSSYMPTOMSSYMPTOMSSYMPTOMS
• Discomfort
• Pain
• Tingling
• Numbness
• Swelling
• Weakness
• Loss of dexterity
WORKSTATION WORKSTATION WORKSTATION WORKSTATION WORKSTATION WORKSTATION WORKSTATION WORKSTATION
EXERCISESEXERCISESEXERCISESEXERCISESEXERCISESEXERCISESEXERCISESEXERCISES
BENEFITS OF EXERCISEBENEFITS OF EXERCISEBENEFITS OF EXERCISEBENEFITS OF EXERCISEBENEFITS OF EXERCISEBENEFITS OF EXERCISEBENEFITS OF EXERCISEBENEFITS OF EXERCISE
• Improved circulation
• Improved flexibility
• Improved muscle strength and endurance
• Reduced muscle fatigue
• Reduced stress
EXERCISE GUIDELINESEXERCISE GUIDELINESEXERCISE GUIDELINESEXERCISE GUIDELINESEXERCISE GUIDELINESEXERCISE GUIDELINESEXERCISE GUIDELINESEXERCISE GUIDELINES
• Breathe while
exercising
• Stretch gently
• Pace yourself
• Move slowly and
smoothly
• Exercise regularly
•• STOPSTOP if pain occurs
ROLES & ROLES & ROLES & ROLES & ROLES & ROLES & ROLES & ROLES &
RESPONSIBILITIESRESPONSIBILITIESRESPONSIBILITIESRESPONSIBILITIESRESPONSIBILITIESRESPONSIBILITIESRESPONSIBILITIESRESPONSIBILITIES
• Everyone
• Supervisor/manager
• Ergonomic Coordinator
BE SAFEBE SAFEBE SAFEBE SAFE
WORK IN COMFORT
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