Transcript A Lesson in Ergonomics

A Lesson in Ergonomics
Mr. Hall
Tech Teacher
Banks High School
Background of Ergonomics
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Ergonomics – How people relate to their
work & home environments.
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For you this means school.
Ergonomics is partly physical, and partly
environmental.
Improper ergonomics leads to injuries, and
other health problems.
How Ergonomics Relates to
Technology
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Physically:
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Posture
Stretching
Exercise
Environmental
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Uncluttered work area
Computer Placement
Monitor placement
Physical Ergonomics
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Good Posture
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Sit upright
Chin in
Shoulders relaxed
Wrists straight
Head upright
Feet flat
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Stretches
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Finger/wrist
Arm
Neck
Back
Exercises
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Finger-flutter
Blink often
Environmental Ergonomics
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Uncluttered workspace
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Keep papers at monitor
level.
Easy access to mouse
and keyboard.
Room for chair
movement
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Monitor Placement
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Top of the screen
should be even with
eye level.
Near arms length
away.
Possible Injuries
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Repetitive-Stress Injuries
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Carpal Tunnel
Muscle Related Injuries
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Muscle Strains
Headaches
Eye Strain
Fatigue
Major Points
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Maintain Good Posture!
Change Work Positions Frequently!
Rest Your Eyes – Look away and focus on a
distant object for several seconds!
Stretch During Breaks!
Don’t wait until you feel pain to stop an
activity!
Video
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUU6FYx
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Works Cited
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Beekman,George. “Computer Confluence.” 3rd Edition, Addison-Wesley, Inc.
1999.
Situs. “Health in the Workplace.” Situs, Inc. 1994.
University of the Witwatersrand,
http://www.wits.ac.za/fac/arts/psychology/backg.html 9/3/2003.