Computer Workstation Computer Workstation ErgonomicsErgonomics

PreventionPrevention

Improper computer workstation set Improper computer workstation set up can lead to injuriesup can lead to injuries

Need to know the warning signs of Need to know the warning signs of ergonomic issuesergonomic issues

Need to know the proper workstation Need to know the proper workstation set upset up

Warning SignsWarning Signs

Tension in your back, neck, shouldersTension in your back, neck, shoulders Aching hands or wristsAching hands or wrists HeadachesHeadaches Pressure due to eye strainPressure due to eye strain

Awkward postures, using force and Awkward postures, using force and lack of rest can amplify these lack of rest can amplify these problems.problems.

An Ergonomic WorkstationAn Ergonomic Workstation

Properly adjust your workstationProperly adjust your workstation– Monitor, keyboard, mouse, chair, etc.Monitor, keyboard, mouse, chair, etc.

Stretch tight/tired musclesStretch tight/tired muscles Take mini-breaksTake mini-breaks

ChairChair

Height: keyboard just below elbowsHeight: keyboard just below elbows– Feet flat on floor or supported by foot Feet flat on floor or supported by foot

restrest Lean back into the chairLean back into the chair

– Lumbar support should maintain “S” Lumbar support should maintain “S” curvecurve

Shoulders, neck, arms relaxedShoulders, neck, arms relaxed– Use the arm rests ONLY when resting, Use the arm rests ONLY when resting,

never while keying or mousingnever while keying or mousing

KeyboardKeyboard

Just below elbow heightJust below elbow height Flat if on the desk – don’t use the Flat if on the desk – don’t use the

“feet”“feet” Negative tilt if on trayNegative tilt if on tray

– Sloped away from the bodySloped away from the body Keep wrists STRAIGHT, fingers relaxedKeep wrists STRAIGHT, fingers relaxed

It is okay to use a palm rest. Only rest your It is okay to use a palm rest. Only rest your PALMS on it. PALMS on it.

Never rest your wrists on any surface.Never rest your wrists on any surface.

MonitorMonitor

Arm’s length awayArm’s length away Top line of text should be eye heightTop line of text should be eye height Reduce glare by tilting or moving Reduce glare by tilting or moving

screenscreen

BreaksBreaks

Frequent mini-breaks help the body Frequent mini-breaks help the body recoverrecover

Stretch your neck, shoulders, Stretch your neck, shoulders, forearms, any muscles that are tight forearms, any muscles that are tight or tiredor tired

Rest your eyes by looking at distant Rest your eyes by looking at distant objectsobjects

Ergonomic Safety Ergonomic Safety SubcommitteeSubcommittee

AD: Richard Rebstock (x3499)AD: Richard Rebstock (x3499) CD: Amy Pavnica (x8493)CD: Amy Pavnica (x8493) DI: David Baird (x3945)DI: David Baird (x3945) ESH&Q: David Baird (x3945)ESH&Q: David Baird (x3945) FES: Mike Bonkalski (x8448)FES: Mike Bonkalski (x8448) FES: Lisa Carrigan (x3185)FES: Lisa Carrigan (x3185) FI: David Baird (x3945)FI: David Baird (x3945) PPD: Rob Bushek (x2399)PPD: Rob Bushek (x2399) TD: Bridget Scerini (x3382)TD: Bridget Scerini (x3382) WDRS: David Baird (x3945)WDRS: David Baird (x3945)