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Defining Ergonomics and its History Ergonomics is the science that studies how best to make the work environment fit the work. (Or better yet: fitting a job to a person) And thus… Occupation Safety and Healthy Administrations was Born (OSHA) Signed into place by President Clinton on November 14, 2000 Effective as of January 16, 2001 Artifact 1
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ERGONOMIC SAFETYA GUIDE TO STAYING UPRIGHT IN ICT
Training OutlineWhat is Ergonomics?Why should I care?
Health Safety
LegalBest practices
Defining Ergonomics and its History Ergonomics is the science that
studies how best to make the work environment fit the work. (Or better yet: fitting a job to a person)
And thus… Occupation Safety and Healthy Administrations was Born (OSHA) Signed into place by President
Clinton on November 14, 2000 Effective as of January 16, 2001
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Where is Ergonomics?Ergonomics is everywhere.
Depending on your job, there may be a different form of ergonomics, but the concept remains the same. (Best Practice)
IT Ergonomics Offices (Typing and Sitting)
Server Rooms (Lifting)Artifact 2
Why Do We Need Ergonomic Standards?
HEALTH REASONS RISKS DISEASES/SYNDROMES LEGAL
www.whistleblowers.gov
www.osha.gov
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Best Practices Areas of concentrationDesktop Workstation
Usage Hands - Typing Eyes - Viewing Angle Neck and Back Posture Feet – Posture
Laptop Usage
Workstation Best Practices• Elbows at 90º and
tucked in close to your sides.
• Wrists straight and slightly elevated
Workstation Best Practices• Eyes Level with top of
screen.
• Viewing distance 18-24”
• Head up straight, Neck vertical on top of spine
Workstation Best Practices• Seat back angle at 90º
• Back straight! Use lumbar support for lower back if available
Workstation Best Practices• Knees at 90º
• Feet on floor; use a foot rest for shorter people
• Adjust seat height to accommodate ideal position
Laptop Best Practices• Maintain good posture, using same
seating guidelines as when working with desktops
• Use external mouse and keyboard if available.
• Use a laptop stand if possible, to raise the height of the screen to eye level.
• If stand is not available, still maintain good neck posture, using your eyes to look down at the screen (not your neck!)
• Take breaks after 40 minutes of use
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Nonprofit Risk Management Center – Ergonomics. (2008). Retrieved September 22, 2014, from https://nonprofitrisk.org/tools/workplacesafety/nonprofit/c5/ergonomics.htm
Occupational Safety & Health Administration – Ergonomics. Retrieved September 22, 2014, from https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/ergonomics/
references (part 2)http://www.colebrookbossonsaunders.com/assets/img/content/global/other/121002_Mega_Menu_01.jpg - Artifact 1http://www.iea.cc/image/whats_definition_image01.png - Artifact 2http://blog.lnsresearch.com/Portals/136847/images/Environment-Health-and-Safety1.gif - Artifact 3