Sunday, September 5, 2010

Week 2: Clear -Finding the Best Fit




Ergonomics is the science of finding the best fit between working conditions and the worker. Individuals at jobs in particular, those working on computers conducting repetitive exercises are at high risk for work related injury and illness.



Engineers are desinging work stations and tools to alleviate some of the risk associated with work related injury. The picutre to the right is an example of an ergonomic computer station. Its very expensive and specialized. OSHA outlines some simple and inexpensive solutions individuals can do if their company cannot afford consultants to design ergonomic work spaces or ergonomic tools:




  • Top of monitor at or just below eye level

  • Head and neck balanced and in-line with torso

  • Shoulders relaxed

  • Elbows close to body and supported

  • Lower back supported

  • Wrists and hands in-line with forearms

  • Adequate room for keyboard and mouse

  • Feet flat on the floor



Additional information:

http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/ergonomics/index.html

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