Transcript Ergonomic Essentials

Ergonomic Essentials
Presented by:
Sandra Shortt, RN
Kathryn Carnegis
February 19, 2004
In the News …
President Bush
Cites Federal Workplace Injuries
Associated Press - Fri, Jan. 09, 2004
WASHINGTON - Workplace injuries by federal employees cost:
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More than $2 billion in workers' compensation losses
168,000 injury claims
2 million lost production days a year
"Clearly, government agencies should strive to do more
to improve workplace safety and health and reduce
the costs of injury to workers and taxpayers,"
Bush said in a memo to federal executives.
“Many workplace injuries are preventable."
Overview
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Definitions
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Prevention
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Symptoms
Risk Factors
Workstation Workout
Workstation Setup
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Team Project
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Resources & Questions
Definitions
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Ergonomics
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Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Repetitive Stress Disorder
Symptoms
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Numbness or
Tingling
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Arm
Hands
Fingers
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Range of Motion
Reduction
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Shoulder
Arm
Hand
Symptoms (continued)
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Swelling
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Joint
Muscle
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Weakness or Pain
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Weakened Grip
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Neck
Shoulders
Back
Arm
Wrist
Hand
Symptoms (continued)
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Vision Problems
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Blurring
Difficulty Focusing
Headaches
Fatigue
Risk Factors
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Repetitive motion
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Confined or awkward workspace
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Lifting and carrying heavy objects
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Routinely working with power tools
Prevention
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Seek early
diagnosis and
treatment for
symptoms
Stretch everyday
(sigh …
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Optimize your work
environment
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Layout
Equipment
Temporary Relief
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Ibuprofen for pain and swelling
Alternating ice/heat on affected area
Consult physician promptly if
symptoms persist
Workstation Workout
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Vision
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Focus exercise
Eye rolling
Cup palms over
closed eyes
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Hands and Wrists
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Finger stretch & fist
Fingertip exercises
Thumb pull
* Frequent mini-exercise breaks are recommended
Workstation Workout
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Neck and Back
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Head bends (side to side, forward and back)
Head turn
Arms crossed at shoulders & shrug
Arch with linked hands behind back
Full extension (arms & legs as far out as you can)
WorkStation Setup
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Neutral Posture
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Frequent Breaks
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Zones
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User
Equipment
User Setup
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Chair
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Seat height & tilt
Knees bent at 900
Feet flat
Arms flat on desk
Lower back against
chair back
Monitor
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28-24” away from you
Tilt to reduce glare
Keyboard & Mouse
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Placed so that
shoulders are relaxed
Upper arms at sides
Hands level with wrists
Office Supplies &
Phone
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Place these items out
of armspread reach
Equipment
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Keyboard position
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Mouse position
Optional Equipment
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Eyestrain or
Headaches
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Document Holder
Anti-glare
eyeglasses
Anti-glare filters
Optional Equipment
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Wrist or Hand
Discomfort
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Wrist rest
Wheeled mouse
Ergonomic keyboard
Wrist gloves
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Optional Equipment
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Back, Neck or
Shoulder Discomfort
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Armed Chair
Keyboard Tray
Footrest
Back support
Telephone headset
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Team Project
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Break into groups
of 3-4 people
Take turns
arranging the
workspace to “fit”
each of you
Review
recommendations
Resources and Questions ?
www.ergoweb.com
ergo.human.cornell.edu
www.healthycomputing.com
www.3m.com/us/office/ergonomics