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This medical PowerPoint presentation is about office ergonomics, the science of designing the workplace to fit the capabilities and limitations of the workers. It involves the assessment and adjustment of the physical work environment to prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), such as back pain, neck pain, and carpal tunnel syndrome, which can result from prolonged sitting or standing, repetitive movements, and poor posture.

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Creating a Healthy Workplace Office Ergonomics Environmental Heath & Safety Department G-4 TPP 65.2.13
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What is Ergonomics? Environmental Heath & Safety Department ERGO = “work” NOMICS = “rules” or “laws” Ergonomics literally means “the laws of work”
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What is Ergonomics? Environmental Heath & Safety Department OSHA defines ergonomics as the science of “designing the job to fit the worker, instead of forcing the worker to fit the job.”
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What is Ergonomics? Environmental Heath & Safety Department Ideally, good ergonomic conditions: Make the job safer by preventing injury and illness Make the job easier by adjusting the job to the worker Make the job more pleasant by reducing physical and mental stress Save money $$$
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Ergonomic Factors Environmental Heath & Safety Department Two Categories of Ergonomic Factors to be considered Environmental conditions – your physical surroundings Physical stressors – how your body reacts to work practices
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Environmental Factors Environmental Heath & Safety Department Environmental factors may affect: Hearing Vision Dim lighting or glares from windows General comfort and health Hard seats or cramped spaces
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Environmental Factors Environmental Heath & Safety Department Causes of these problems are: Excessive noise Improper lighting Temperature extremes Sick Building Syndrome
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Physical Stressors Environmental Heath & Safety Department Physical stressors place pressure or stress on parts of the body: Joints, muscles, nerves, tendons, bones Injuries cause by physical stressors are referred to as “Cumulative Trauma Disorders” (CTDs) or “Repetitive Strain Injuries” (RSIs)
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Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CFDs) Environmental Heath & Safety Department Cumulative = occurring gradually over a period of weeks, months, or years Trauma = bodily injury to nerves, tissues, tendons, or joints Disorders =conditions causing physical ailments or abnormal conditions
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Cumulative Trauma Disorders Environmental Heath & Safety Department Examples of Cumulative Trauma Disorders include: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Epicondylitis (tennis elbow) Tenosynovitis (trigger finger) Bursitis
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Risk Factors Environmental Heath & Safety Department The main risk factors for office-related CTDs are: Repetition Awkward positions or posture Excessive pressure or force Another risk factor for CTDs would be: Vibration
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Risk Factors: Repetition Environmental Heath & Safety Department The majority of CTDs are caused by repetitive motions that would not result in injury if only performed once. Thousands of keystrokes typing Hours of filing, day after day Stamping dozens of papers Frequent lifting Repeated motions with computer mouse
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Risk Factors: Awkward Positions Environmental Heath & Safety Department Leaning forward at your desk Typing with wrists at an odd angle Raising shoulders while typing
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Risk Factors: Awkward Positions Environmental Heath & Safety Department Reaching to use mouse Twisting neck to look at monitor or phone
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Risk Factors: Excessive Force Environmental Heath & Safety Department Typing with too much force or “pounding’ the keys Stamping Lifting heavy boxes of paper or carrying office equipment Using improper grip
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But the good news is …. Environmental Heath & Safety Department There are simple ways to help yourself!
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Prevention Strategies Environmental Heath & Safety Department Avoid leaning forward at your desk Maintain natural “s” curve of your spine Support lower back Keep feet supported on floor or use a foot rest
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Prevention Strategies Environmental Heath & Safety Department The elbows should be at a comfortable angle while "hanging" at the sides from the shoulders. The shoulders should remain relaxed in a lowered position while typing.
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Prevention Strategies Environmental Heath & Safety Department Avoid typing with wrists at an odd angles keep them in the neutral position, not bent up or down, or side-to-side
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Neutral Wrist Position Environmental Heath & Safety Department Keyboard positioned at elbow height and flat Avoid contact stress while typing Use proper posture and keying technique Your arms should float over the keyboard as if playing the piano
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Prevention Strategies Environmental Heath & Safety Department The keyboard should be slightly lower than normal desk height. If it is not low enough, try raising your chair height. Prevent your legs from dangling by using a footrest. Keep "home row" of keys at elbow level. Adjust your chair!
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Neutral Posture for Computer Use Environmental Heath & Safety Department Position the monitor directly in front of you and about an arm’s length away. The top row of characters on the screen should be no higher than seated eye height Use a document holder close to the monitor Mouse should be next to the keyboard, both at a height equivalent to your seated elbow height Knees comfortably bent with feet resting on the floor. If the chair is raised so the keyboard height equals elbow height, use a foot rest to encourage sitting fully back on the chair Adjust the seat height so upper arms hang vertically, close to the body, elbows bent about 90 degrees, shoulders relaxed and wrists straight Adjust the back rest to provide firm support to the small of the back The seat pan supports the thighs but does not contact the back of the knees
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Prevention Strategies Environmental Heath & Safety Department Do not pound the keys. Use a light touch. Use two hands to perform double key operations like Ctrl-C or Alt-F instead of twisting one hand to do it. Position frequently used equipment so that you don’t have to reach for it.
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Prevention Strategies Environmental Heath & Safety Department Place monitor in front of you, not off at an angle. Take lots of breaks to stretch and relax. Hold mouse lightly. Keep your hands and arms warm.
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Prevention Strategies Environmental Heath & Safety Department Pay attention to the signals your body provides you. If your neck hurts at work, examine your body position to try to figure out what might be causing the soreness. Are you holding your neck at an awkward angle while you type or talk on the phone?
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Vision Related Work Habits Environmental Heath & Safety Department 20/20 Rule Blink/refocus eyes regularly Keep monitor screen clean Regular vision care
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Prevention Strategies Environmental Heath & Safety Department If you are experiencing symptoms of CTDs… Tingling or numbness in the hands or fingers Pain in fingers, hands wrists, or even shooting up into the arms or forearms Loss of strength or coordination in the hands Numbness or discomfort in the hands that wakes you up at night.... SEE A DOCTOR!
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But What About Headaches? Environmental Heath & Safety Department Many office-related headaches are caused by eyestrain. Dry eyes Monitor glare Tired/strained eye muscles
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Eyestrain Environmental Heath & Safety Department Position monitor at a comfortable distance Avoid glare Adjust VDT brightness and contrast Keep screen clear of dust Look up and away every few minutes or so!
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Ergonomic Products Environmental Heath & Safety Department There are a variety of ergonomic products available on the market, including: Keyboards Wrist rests Mouse pads Chairs Adjustable desks Glare screens
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Other Equipment Environmental Heath & Safety Department Head sets Recommended when on the phone for extended periods of time, receive frequent calls. Important for people who write or use the computer while talking on the phone.
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Other Equipment Environmental Heath & Safety Department Sit to stand workstations Allows for macro changes in posture Minimizes fatigue or discomfort associated with continuous sitting or standing Can be beneficial for those with back pain
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Proper Lifting Environmental Heath & Safety Department Lifting improperly can result in Muscle strains Ligament sprains Vertebral disk herniations Abdominal hernias
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Proper Lifting Environmental Heath & Safety Department Plan ahead Clear pathway to ensure safe path Is the load to heavy to carry by yourself? Get help.
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Proper Lifting Environmental Heath & Safety Department Keep your feet shoulder-width apart Squat down – bend at knees and hips Keep back straight, chest out, shoulders back Hold load close to body, close to center of mass Use feet to change direction; do not twist body
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Additional Resources … Environmental Heath & Safety Department OSHA - http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/ergonomics/resources.html CDC/NIOSH – http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/ergonomics/ Mayo Clinic – http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/office-ergonomics/MY01460