Transcript ergonomics it`s greek to me!

WELCOME TO COMPUTER
ERGONOMICS TRAINING
WHY ARE WE HERE?
Annual injuries
• 1,800,000 workers injured
• 600,000 require time off work
TRAINING OBJECTIVES
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Identify optimal body position
Identify workstation adjustments
Demonstrate exercises
Understand roles and
responsibilities
ERGONOMICS
IT’S GREEK TO ME!
ERGONOMICS
IT’S GREEK TO ME!
ERGOS = WORK
NOMOS = NATURAL
LAWS
ERGONOMICS
• 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.
Fit the job to the worker
NOT
the worker to the job.
BENEFITS?
Comfort
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Increase productivity
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Increase quality
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Avoid injury
RULES OF BODY
MECHANICS
• 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!
NEUTRAL POSTURES
• mid-range
• strength
• comfort
RISK FACTORS
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Static posture
Awkward posture
Repetition
Force
Pressure (physical contact)
Vibration
Temperature extremes
PHYSIOLOGY OF
DISCOMFORT
• Discomfort
• Fatigue
• Lack of stamina
IMPAIRED CIRCULATION
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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
PHYSIOLOGY OF
COMFORT
• Healthy tissue
• Oxygen and nutrition
• Waste product removal
CUMULATIVE TRAUMA
DISORDERS
NERVE
TENDON
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Tendonitis
Epicondylitis
Golfer’s Elbow
Tennis Elbow
Tenosynovitis
De Quervain’s
Trigger Finger
Rotator Cuff Tendonitis
NEUROVASCULAR
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Raynaud’s Syndrome
MUSCULOSKELETAL
Bursitis
Back strain/sprain
Neck strain/sprain
OTHER
Ganglion Cyst
SYMPTOMS
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Discomfort
Pain
Tingling
Numbness
Swelling
Weakness
Loss of dexterity
WORKSTATION
EXERCISES
BENEFITS OF EXERCISE
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Improved circulation
Improved flexibility
Improved muscle strength and endurance
Reduced muscle fatigue
Reduced stress
EXERCISE GUIDELINES
• Breathe while
exercising
• Stretch gently
• Pace yourself
• Move slowly and
smoothly
• Exercise regularly
• STOP if pain occurs
ROLES &
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Everyone
• Supervisor/manager
• Ergonomic Coordinator
BE SAFE
WORK IN COMFORT