Ergonomics

Introduction

- Define Ergonomics.

- Explain specific examples to clarify your definition of ergonomics.

- Explain why ergonomics is an important element of the workplace.

How My Work Station is Ergonomically Correct

- identify and explain at least 3 specific ways in which your work station in the

classroom is ergonomically satisfactory.

How My Work Station is Ergonomically Incorrect

- Identify and explain at least 3 specific ways in which your work station in

the classroom is ergonomically unsatisfactory.

Improving My Work Station

- Name at least 2 items that you would purchase to improve the ergonomics of

your work station. In detail, justify, why you feel it is necessary to purchase

each item, based on your research into ergonomically correct work stations.

Research two suppliers where you can buy each item. Report the names of

the two suppliers and the price which each supplier charges for the item.

Bibliography

- Your bibliography should include at least 3 resources in proper format, i.e.

the source of your information on ergonomics, the source of information for

one supplier, the source of information for a second supplier.

DEFINITIONS OF ERGONOMICS

Ergo - work

Nomos - law

Ergonomics refers to the law of work / relationship between employees and their workstation/working environment.

The way you sit -- your posture is very important, but that's only 1 sepect of ergonomics. Your workstation and workplace environment are all part of ergonomics.

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THE ERGONOMICALLY CORRECT WORKSTATION

How is your body positioned when you sit @ the CPU?

Where are your feet? Are they stretched out under desk or dangling in the air?

How easy is it for you to read images on the monitor?

How much reading light do you have?

This is all-important if you spend the whole day on the CPU. This affects your productivity on the job.

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HEAD - bent slightly, not too far back or forward.

SHOULDERS - relaxed and comfortable, not slouching

ELBOWS - bent at 90 degrees, lower arms parallel to keyboard

BACK REST - adjust to support lower back

WRISTS - ensure in neutral position, not bent upwards or downwards.

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