Office Health

Office Workstation

Risk Factors Types of Injuries Workstation Design Exercises

ERGONOMICS?

The Relationship of People to their tools,

task, and environment

Neutral Posture

Defined as the position our bodies take in the absence of gravity

Position in which repetitive injury is least likely to occur.

Major Risk Factors

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

When lining around tendons is inflamed there is less space for the nerve and it becomes compressed

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Symptoms: pain, weakness, and/or numbness; difficulty making fist, gripping small objects.

Treatment: (minor to severe)

*Rest, periodic icing, immobilization

*Modify activities

*Surgery “Carpal Tunnel Release”

Workstation Design

Chair Monitor Keyboard Mouse Desk

Sitting

Head is balanced naturally over the shoulders

Shoulders relaxed, not hunched

Forearms and thighs parallel to the floor,

Feet positioned flat on floor.

Monitor Position

Directly in front of the body 20-40 inches away from

body (arm’s length) Top of monitor about eye

level, or slightly below

Wrist and Hands

Position should be where wrist are neutral

Wrist straight, not bent or twisted. New styles of keyboards designed

to promote neutral posture

Mouse

Should be at the same level and distance as the keyboard

New mouse designs require less index finger work

Desk

Least flexible component Obtain accessories to

make due with existing furnishings

Other Accessories That May Help

Wrist rest Should be used only during pauses, not

during typing Should be made of gel so that it will be

resistant to permanent indentations

Other Accessories

Document holder Should be same level

and distance as the monitor.

(preferably mounted to monitor)

Other Accessories

Telephone head set Prevents neck extension

while cradling telephone with shoulder

Other Accessories

Foot Rest If you have

trouble keeping your feet on the floor, try a foot rest

What’s Wrong?

What’s Wrong?

Exercises

Stress ball Wrist curls Shoulder presses Shoulder shrugs Arm circles Prayer stretches

Conclusion

If you are experiencing symptoms of MSD’s, notify your supv. & see your doctor

Take an active role in designing your workspace to prevent injuries

Strengthen and improve flexibility Put practices to work in office and at

home.

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