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October 29th
BY: ALIC PANG
GR.11 BISS INTERNATIONALSCHOOL
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ERGO NEWSOctober 29th 2010
IN THE AVERAGE WORK STATION...very less is cared upon the health of the employees, bad posture and poor equipment can have serious consequences...
Symptoms of Ergonomic Problems:Pain in wrists, forearms, elbows, neck, or back followed by discomfortAching or tinglingDry, itchy, or sore eyesLoss of color in affected regionsBlurred or double visionCrampingNumbness or a burning sensation in the handReduced grip strength in the handSwelling or stiffness in the wrist jointsReduced range of motion in the shoulder, neck, or backWeaknessTension stress headaches and related ailments
The main causes of are:Awkward postureFrequent repetitive motion tasksStress at workplace
VibrationsForceful movementsPoor workplace setupSitting in same posture for continuous long hoursLower back support is inadequate
Types of Ergonomic Related illness: Musculoskeletal DisordersErgonomic Problem-EyeRepetitive Stain InjuryCarpal Tunnel Syndrome
How are you working these days?
Ergonomics and the problems we face.
In an everyday workspace area, colleagues or students work straight long hours in front of a computer. A bad posture may lead to several severe injuries, disease, pain, and eye problems etcetera. However there are several ways of preventing such from happening. First we must identify the problem, find a solution, and then use the solution. The best way to prevent over amounts of stress is to maintain a healthy posture. When students are working in front of a computer posture is a crucial factor towards their physical health and their back spines. Looking too close to the computer will cause extra stress upon the eyes. A bad wrist posture may lead to severe pain or even Carpel Tunnel syndrome; this is a disease where the nerves inside the hands are pressured towards the wrist, this results in pain, weakening and numbness. When working in front of a computer, numerous procedures can be taken to prevent over
amounts of stress and pain. The chair should have an adjustable seat height for a more comfortable posture, the feet should be on the floor, backs should be straight and have a support on the back of the chair to help protect the spine. When looking towards the computer, the eyes should be looking down towards the screen, with a distance of around sixteen to twenty four centimeters. The elbow should have a ninety-degree angle with wrists straight on top of the keyboard. In modern society, the amount of work done is one thing, the health issues regarding it is another issue. If colleagues have difficulties working due to stress and pain their overall productivity will be lower. Many simple and effective methods and products are available for us to follow and use that will make our lives so much better.
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Posture = Physical Health
Test yourself! How are you working these days?
1.What position is your computer screen relative to your eye level of sight?a.Just a bit below (2 points)b.Exactly the same (4 points)c.Much higher (6 points)
2.What is your average sitting posture?a.Back straight, feet flat on the ground (2 points)b.Relaxed posture, back bent forward (4 points)c.Slouched posture, feet not on the ground (6 points)
3.The back supports on the seat area.Well cushioned (2 points)b.Hard and not cushioned (4 points)c.None at all (10 points)
4.I type witha.My wrists are well relaxed and parallel with the table (2 points)b.My wrists are flat and making contact with the table (or keyboard) (4 points)c.My wrists are perpendicular, and stressed (10 points)
5.The characters on the screen area.nice and clear (2 points)b.fuzzy and blurred (8 points)
6.The reflection on my screena.Low reflection (2 points)
b.Some reflection (4 points)c.Intense reflection (6 points)
7.The keyboard height isa.At around arm level (2 points)b.Above arm level (4 points)c.Below arm level (6 points)
You are ergonomically healthy if you achieved 14-20 pointsYou are ergonomically acceptable if you achieved 21-24 pointsYou are ergonomically unhealthy if you achieved 25+ points
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
The Wrist is normally
surrounded with strands of
tissue that supports the wrist.
The gap between the wrist and
the strands of tissue is called
“carpal tunnel”. Strands of
nerves pass through this
narrow gap, if for any reason
swelling or movements in this
region damages the median
nerve; this is known as carpal
tunnel syndrome. The nerve
that passes through the carpal
tunnel controls sensations for
the thumb, index, and middle
finger. Damage can lead to
intense pain, numbness.
Eventually surgery is required.
Repetitive Stress Injuries
Repetitive stress injuries
occur when too much stress is
applied to one particular part of
the body. This may lead to
pain, swelling, muscle strain, or
tissue damage.This symptom
only occurs when the same
movements or stress is
maintained over a long period
of time. Bad posture is one of
the factors.
Untreated Carpal Tunnel
Syndrome
Frequency of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
In the United States, 1-3 subjects of 1000 had Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. In the United Kingdom 70-160 subjects of 1000 had Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. The best way to reduce the risk of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is by taking breaks between long working hours.
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