OFFICE ERGONOMICS

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OFFICE ERGONOMICS
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UNDERSTANDING THE HAZARD

• A number of hazards have been associated with
  working at computer workstations, including
• Back and upper limb disorders caused by bad
  posture or unsuitable seating
• Sitting in a stooped posture causes tremendous
  strain on the spine. This can lead to pain and
  long term injury.

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RESPONSIBILITY

• You and your employer is responsible for making
  sure your work area is arranged in a safe manner.

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WORK STATION SETUP GUIDELINES

• Monitor at or below eye level

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WORK STATION SETUP GUIDELINES

• Wrist straight
• Forearms supported
• Back supported
• Forearms parallel to the floor
• Thighs parallel to the floor

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Feet on the floor or on a foot rest
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Clutter under the desk may lead you to sit
awkwardly

• Keep electrical cables tidy to reduce fire
  hazards and the chances of tripping.
• If you use any files regularly, keep them where
  they can be accessed without twisting or
  overreaching.

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Avoid twisting or reaching while seated. If
necessary, re-locate frequently used items such
as papers or files.
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WORKING SURFACE HEIGHT

• 3 to 4 inches lower than the average desk
• Elbow make 90 to 110 degrees
• Forearms should be supported minimum of 6 inches

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YOUR CHAIR

• Chair should be adjusted to support your body
• Adjust height so that fore arms are parallel to
  the floor
• Both feet should rest on the floor
• Back support the lower back
• Back of knees to edge of chair is 2 to 3 fingers

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MONITOR POSITION

• Monitor should be directly in front
• Top of monitor is level or slightly below eye
  height
• If wearing bifocals or trifocal glasses, a lower
  position is required.

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MONITOR POSITION

• The monitor should be 18 to 28 inches from eyes.
  (arms length away)

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CHANGE POSITION

• Slight position changes will vary the muscles
  that are required to hold static posture.

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STRETCHING BREAKS

• Neck
• Hands
• Upper Back and Shoulders
• Lower Back
• Eyes
• Legs

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Thats all folks!

• Thank you!