Transcript Presented by: Jayson Scherer, Kathryn Strupp and Cheryl Egan Ergonomics is the science of fitting a task to the individual performing it.

Presented by:
Jayson Scherer, Kathryn Strupp and Cheryl Egan
Ergonomics is the science of fitting
a task to the individual performing
it.
 Improve quality of life
 More energy at the end of the day
 Reduce injuries and associated medical
expenses
 Increase productivity
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Chairs
Keyboard/Mouse
Monitor
Document Holders
Telephone
Work Area
Proper adjustment
 Forearms parallel to the floor while keyboarding
 Upper arms close to the body
 Thighs horizontal and feet flat on the floor
 No excessive pressure on your legs from the
seat edge
 Backrest supports lower back comfortably
Image from Healthwise Incorporated found at www.health.com
 Top line of text is placed at or slightly below eye
level
 Monitor screen is approximately 18-24 inches
from the person.
 Contrast, brightness set at comfortable level
 Screen is clean, antiglare device is used if
needed
 Monitor is centered directly in front of you
 Adjustable task lighting, desk lamps at
document sources
 Reduce overhead light
 Use non-reflective surfaces
 Task lighting should not cause glare
 Draw drape/adjust blinds as needed
 Should be close to the monitor
 Should be the same distance from the eye as
monitor
 Should be the same height/angle as monitor
 Adjustable
 Avoid cradling the hand set in your neck
 Use an adjustable headset
Develop GREEN and RED zones
Green Zone
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Primary work space
Within your arm span (28” to 36”)
Items you frequently use during the day
Keep area free of clutter.
Red Zone
 Secondary work space
 Extends beyond your red zone
 Items you use less frequently
Image provided by University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Stand close to the load with your
feet spread apart about shoulder
width, with one foot slightly in front
of the other for balance.
Squat down bending at the knees
(not your waist). Tuck your chin
while keeping your back as vertical
as possible.
Get a firm grasp of the object
before beginning the lift.
Begin slowly lifting with your
LEGS by straightening them.
Never twist your body during this
step.
Once the lift is complete, keep
the object as close to the body
as possible.
Portal
 Ergonomic Workstation Checklist
 Stretches to do at your workstation
 Ergonomic Tips / Articles
Environmental, Health & Safety Department
 Ergonomic Workstation Assessment
 Ergonomic Program