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ERGONOMICS...
The
term ergonomics is derived from two Greek words: ergon, meaning work and nomoi, meaning natural laws. study human capabilities in relationship to work demands.
Ergonomists
Ergonomics is the science of designing the job, equipment, and workplace to fit the worker. Proper ergonomic design is necessary to prevent repetitive strain Injuries, which can develop over time and can lead to long-term disability.
POSTURE..
All of us could significantly reduce our risk of injury if we could adhere to the following ergonomic principles:
All work activities should permit the worker to adopt several different, but equally healthy and safe postures Where muscular force has to be exerted it should be done by the largest appropriate muscle groups available. Work activities should be performed with the joints at about mid-point of their range of movement. This applies particularly to the head, trunk, and upper limbs.
THE PROBLEM...
Here, however, we arrive at a serious problem - and a challenge to conventional ergonomic thinking: In order to put these recommendations into practice, a person would have to be a skilled observer of his or her own joint and muscle functioning and would have to be able to change his or her posture to a healthier one at will. No one develops this sort of highly refined sensory awareness without special training. Therefore, in order to derive the benefits of ergonomic research, we must learn how to observe our bodies in a new way.* Any attempt to improve workplace conditions can have only limited success if this issue is ignored.
back pain.
WHY????????
AT
BEST THEY STIMULATE YOU TO THINK ABOUT BACK CARE THEY PROVIDE NO BACK SUPPORT BEST USE IS FOR KEEPING YOUR MIDSECTION WARM THEY DO NOT KEEP YOUR BACK STRAIGHT.
10 TO 1 RATIO.
BILLION.. ASSOCIATED IN BACK PAIN LAST YEAR ALONE RELATED TO: LOSS WORK TIME, W.C., DAMAGE COSTS, MEDICAL BILLS EMPLOYERS ARE PAYING FOR THIS.
$56
They are not very ergonomic its not usually possible to use them in a good posture and they can cause you problems. You need to try to prevent: neck or eye problems from trying to see the screen at an awkward angle. Wrist and hand problems from bending your wrists to use the keyboard, or from overusing the other input devices (mouse, rollerball, pad, etc) Shoulder or back problems from carrying the laptop, or from reaching too far to use it, or from using it extensively in an unusual posture such as slouching, bending over or lying down. Over-heating of the groin due to supporting the hot laptop on your lap (despite its name!)
Working on a Laptop/Desktop
Find a posture in which you can keep your wrists straight (neutral, in line with your forearms), your shoulders relaxed and your back supported, and in which you feel comfortable. Align the laptop centrally with your body dont twist around to use it. Take frequent breaks from working on the laptop, and get up to stretch and walk around at least once an hour and more frequently if possible. Change your posture often, whenever it becomes even slightly uncomfortable; dont stay in one position for more than 15 minutes or so. Rest your eyes frequently by looking at something far away or by closing them for a minute or two. Remember to blink more to prevent your eyes feeling dry. Take whatever software training you can because the more skilled you are with the programs you use, the less time you will need to spend on the laptop.
Make sure your battery lasts so you dont end up having to work like this!
There are several approaches that may be used to determine whether conditions in the workplace might be contributing to employees developing MSDs. These approaches can be used individually or in combination. Both work-related and non-work related conditions can either individually, or by interacting with each other, give rise to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
do I look for conditions that may contribute to musculoskeletal disorders? Review and analyze injury and illness records to determine whether there is a pattern of ergonomic-related injuries in certain jobs or work tasks. OSHA 300 Logs and supporting 301 forms Workers' Compensation claims
Engineering Controls
Engineering controls or techniques are the
preferred mechanism for controlling ergonomic hazards This may entail redesigning the work station, work methods, and tools to reduce the demands of the job, such as exertion, repetition, and awkward positions
Administrative Controls
Controls
Rotating personnel to jobs with dissimilar physical requirements Establishing work/rest schedules Training personnel to use appropriate work methods when engineering controls are not feasible
Training
Training should enable each person to
recognize risk factors and understand procedures used to minimize the risks Refresher training should be provided annually and retraining should be done when personnel are assigned to a new job with different risks, or new risks are discovered
Standing Posture
Keep your spinal
column aligned in its natural curves
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