Workplace ErgonomicsCreating a More Productive Work Station

04/10/2016

Presenter: Christina Barnett

Ergonomics AgendaWelcome Ice breaker Why Ergonomics is important to youHow to configure your work station-

Ergonomically (3 Major Steps)Quiz – Test Knowledge 5 minute break Demonstration –Putting the steps togetherConclusionQuestions & Fill out Feedback Form

WHAT DOES ERGONOMICS MEAN TO YOU?

Overview“Ergonomics (say "er-guh-NOM-iks") is the

study of the kind of work you do, the environment you work in, and the tools you use to do your job.

The goal of office Ergonomics is to set up your office work space so that it fits you and the job you are doing.”

Marras, W. S., Phd,cpe, & Husney, Md. (2014 ). Office Ergonomics-Topic Overview. Retrieved March 22, 2016, from http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/tc/office-ergonomics-topic-overview

How it effects you“When your workstation is set up right, you may:Be less likely to have problems such as headaches or eyestrain.

Reduce neck and back pain.

Prevent tendon problems that are linked to doing the same task over and over (repetitive tasks).”

Yarkkarasi, M. (2015). Dental Ergonomics. [presentation slides]Retrieved March 22, 2016, from http://www.slideshare.net/mangaiyarkkarasi/dental-ergonomics

Marras, W. S., Phd,cpe, & Husney, Md. (2014). Office Ergonomics-Topic Overview. Retrieved March 22, 2016, from http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/tc/office-ergonomics-topic-overview

First Step in Creating a Ergonomic Workspace- Identify your Ergonomic Challenge

When you sit at your desk, how do you feel?

Do your eyes feel strained?Does your lower back hurt?Do your wrists feel sore?

Second Step in Creating a Ergonomic Workspace- – Do you have the right equipment?

Is your Monitor Adjustable? Can you change the brightness?

Does your chair allow adjustability for backrest tension control and lumbar support?Keyboard must allow for a +/- 15 degree

slopeDo you need wrist rest’s or a foot rest?

Sinkwatts, J. (2014). Five Steps to Improve Ergonomics in the Office. Retrieved from http://ehstoday.com/industrial-hygiene/five-steps-improve-ergonomics-office?page=2

Third Step in Creating a Ergonomic Workspace- Adjusting your Work station

Sinkwatts, J. (2014). Five Steps to Improve Ergonomics in the Office. Retrieved from http://ehstoday.com/industrial-hygiene/five-steps-improve-ergonomics-office?page=2

Test your Knowledge The goal of ergonomics is to set up your office

work space so that it __________________________

Name one risk factor _______________________

How many steps needed to adjust your work station?___

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References

Marras, W. S., Phd,cpe, & Husney, Md. (2014). Office Ergonomics-Topic Overview. Retrieved March 22, 2016, from http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/tc/office-ergonomics-topic-overview

Sinkwatts, J. (2014). Five Steps to Improve Ergonomics in the Office. Retrieved from http://ehstoday.com/industrial-hygiene/five-steps-improve-ergonomics-office?page=2

Yarkkarasi, M. (2015). Dental Ergonomics. Retrieved March 22, 2016, from http://www.slideshare.net/mangaiyarkkarasi/dental-ergonomics [presentation slides]