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WELCOME TO COMPUTER WELCOME TO COMPUTER ERGONOMICS TRAINING ERGONOMICS TRAINING

WELCOME TO COMPUTER ERGONOMICS TRAINING Ergonomics... · Microsoft PowerPoint - Office Ergonomics Powerpoint1 Author: Horticaclaim Created Date: 2/25/2008 2:02:58 PM

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Page 1: WELCOME TO COMPUTER ERGONOMICS TRAINING Ergonomics... · Microsoft PowerPoint - Office Ergonomics Powerpoint1 Author: Horticaclaim Created Date: 2/25/2008 2:02:58 PM

WELCOME TO COMPUTER WELCOME TO COMPUTER

ERGONOMICS TRAININGERGONOMICS TRAINING

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WHY ARE WE HERE?WHY ARE WE HERE?

Annual injuries

• 1,800,000 workers injured

• 600,000 require time off work

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TRAINING OBJECTIVESTRAINING OBJECTIVES

• Identify optimal body position

• Identify workstation adjustments

• Demonstrate exercises

• Understand roles and responsibilities

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ERGONOMICSERGONOMICSERGONOMICSERGONOMICSERGONOMICSERGONOMICSERGONOMICSERGONOMICS

IT’S GREEK TO ME!IT’S GREEK TO ME!

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ERGONOMICSERGONOMICSERGONOMICSERGONOMICSERGONOMICSERGONOMICSERGONOMICSERGONOMICS

IT’S GREEK TO MEIT’S GREEK TO ME!!

ERGOSERGOS = WORK= WORK

NOMOSNOMOS = NATURAL = NATURAL

LAWSLAWS

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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.

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Fit the Fit the jobjob to the workerto the worker

NOTNOT

the the workerworker to the job.to the job.

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BENEFITS?BENEFITS?

� Increase productivity

� Increase quality

� Avoid injury

Comfort

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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!

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NEUTRAL POSTURESNEUTRAL POSTURES

• mid-range

• strength

• comfort

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RISK FACTORSRISK FACTORSRISK FACTORSRISK FACTORSRISK FACTORSRISK FACTORSRISK FACTORSRISK FACTORS

• Static posture

• Awkward posture

• Repetition

• Force

• Pressure (physical contact)

• Vibration

• Temperature extremes

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• Discomfort

• Fatigue

• Lack of stamina

PHYSIOLOGY OF PHYSIOLOGY OF PHYSIOLOGY OF PHYSIOLOGY OF PHYSIOLOGY OF PHYSIOLOGY OF PHYSIOLOGY OF PHYSIOLOGY OF

DISCOMFORTDISCOMFORTDISCOMFORTDISCOMFORTDISCOMFORTDISCOMFORTDISCOMFORTDISCOMFORT

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• 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

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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

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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

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SYMPTOMSSYMPTOMSSYMPTOMSSYMPTOMSSYMPTOMSSYMPTOMSSYMPTOMSSYMPTOMS

• Discomfort

• Pain

• Tingling

• Numbness

• Swelling

• Weakness

• Loss of dexterity

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WORKSTATION WORKSTATION WORKSTATION WORKSTATION WORKSTATION WORKSTATION WORKSTATION WORKSTATION

EXERCISESEXERCISESEXERCISESEXERCISESEXERCISESEXERCISESEXERCISESEXERCISES

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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

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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

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ROLES & ROLES & ROLES & ROLES & ROLES & ROLES & ROLES & ROLES &

RESPONSIBILITIESRESPONSIBILITIESRESPONSIBILITIESRESPONSIBILITIESRESPONSIBILITIESRESPONSIBILITIESRESPONSIBILITIESRESPONSIBILITIES

• Everyone

• Supervisor/manager

• Ergonomic Coordinator

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BE SAFEBE SAFEBE SAFEBE SAFE

WORK IN COMFORT