DRIVING ERGONOMIC

DO’S AND DON’TS

WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF?

MR.COOL(SIT INCLINED, ARM ON WHEEL

AND OUTSIDE WINDOW)

Common MSD symptoms

• Arm and shoulder ache

Solution• Sit in upright position• Knees lower than hips• Able to touch pedal without

stretching the leg• Keep both arm on steering

THE ROLLERCOASTER(LEAN FORWARD AND SIT UPRIGHT)

Common MSD symptoms

• Shoulder and neck pain, leg cramp and side ache.

Solution• Drive in relax situation.• Height of the back rest

reaches the shoulder.• Sit back more into the seat

for better back support.

THE MULTITASKER (FREQUENT TWISTING MOVEMENT)

Common MSD symptoms

• Feet cramp, pain in coccyx

Solution Adjust seat regularly Keep two hand on wheel

THE RACER (SEAT RECLINED WITH STRAIGHT LEGS)

Common MSD symptoms

• Side aches, lumbar pain

Solution Sit upright position Knee should not higher

than hips.

MINIMIZING RISK(DO’S)

Remove items from your pockets (wallets or keys)

Position items that you may need during your drive

Buckle up seat.

Adjust seat height to optimize your vision through the windows.

Adjust mirror after finish setting the seat height.

MINIMIZING RISK(DO’S)

Support your back using a roll of small towel.

Knees should be lower than hips.

Adjust seat forward or backwards for better control of pedal.

Keep two hands on steering wheel unless changing gear.

MINIMIZING RISK(DONT’S)

Death grip

The one arm cool

Arm straight out reaching wheel

One arm propped on window

Slouching posture

Leaning forward

PROPER LIFTING TECHNIQUES

RISK OF INJURIES DUE TO LIFTING

RIGHT OR WRONG??

PROPER LIFTING TECHNIQUES