Introduction

ADEEL SALEEM

MURSUL JAMIL REHMAN

SALIK SHAHID

ARBAAZ BUDHANI

HANZALA SHAMSI

MAHAD SHAHBAZ

STUDENT ERGONOMICS

ErgonomicsThe term "ergonomics" is derived

from two Greek words: "ergon," meaning work, and "nomoi," meaning natural laws. Ergonomists study human capabilities in relationship to work demands.

Student Ergonomics A study of set of postures that a student

should incorporate in order to make his stay comfortable in typical academic settings.

The PurposeTo find out how exactly students position

themselves while sitting in classrooms and while using computers

To judge how close to accurate these positions and postures are

Use the results practically

Objectives

To find if students have the accurate knowledge of ergonomics related to their daily lives

To employ the findings to help create awareness about student ergonomics

Benefits

Benefits Stress management Back care Increased Productivity

Improved health

Low Stress No Back issues

INCREASE IN PRODUCTIVITY

Methodology

The Sample

IoBM studentsBachelor’s ProgramAges between 18-25 yearsBoth Genders

Sample Size = 100 students

Questionnaire We used a questionnaire containing

questions that were divided into the following sections,

1. Sitting Position2. Using Computer

Questions were objective, that could be answered in a “Yes”, “No” or “Sometimes”

Critical Questions – Sitting Position

Do you sit with your legs tightly closed together, vertical to the ground?

Do you sit with your hand placed under your chin and elbows on table?

Is your back at a perfect 90 degree angle?

Do you frequently change your sitting position?

Do you distribute your weight evenly when sitting on a chair?

Do you align your hips with the base of your chair?

Do you keep your knees at 90 degree angle when sitting?

Critical Questions – Using Computer

Do you put your monitor at your eye level?

Do you align your wrist with your fore arms when using keyboard?

Do you use a chair with a flat surface and straight back?

Do you place a document holder close to your computer?

Do you use a wrist rest while using computer?

Analysis

Sitting Position

Do you sit with your legs tightly closed together, vertical to the ground?

43% students answered a “No” 23% answered a “Yes”

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Do you sit with your hand placed under your chin and elbows on table?

40% said “Yes12% said “No”

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Is your back at a perfect 90 degree angle?

13% answered a Yes57% answered a No

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Do you frequently change your sitting position?

68% answered a Yes13% answered a No

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Do you distribute your weight evenly when sitting on a chair?

43% said Yes33% said No

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Do you align your hips with the base of your chair?

53% answered with a Yes17% answered with a No

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Do you keep your knees at 90 degree angle when sitting?

30% said Yes45% said No

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Using Computer

Do you put your monitor at your eye level?

52% answered a Yes28% answered a No

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Do you align your wrist with your fore arms when using keyboard?

47% answered a Yes28% answered a No

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Do you use a chair with a flat surface and straight back?

42% said Yes42% said No

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Do you place a document holder close to your computer?

22% said Yes57% said No

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Do you use a wrist rest while using computer?

35% answered Yes47% answered No

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The Right Way!

Result

Overall – 41% of the students are sitting in the accurate posture while in classrooms and using computers

Implementations and

Recommendations

Create awareness in students about the importance of ergonomics and how it will benefit them in the long-run

Conduct workshops and seminars in college to illustrate the correct postures that should be adopted by students

Use brochures and flyers to display the perfect ergonomics through pictures for students

Management support to send emails to all students enlightening them about the seriousness of student ergonomics

We hope that our study contributes to the student body positively and helps

them in all possible aspects

Regards,

- Adeel Saleem - Arbaaz Budhani - Hanzala Shamsi © - Mahad Shahbaz - Mursal Rehman - Salik Shahid

Thank you .. !!