Ergonomics Assessment
As more and more companies shift from away from manufacturing operations, ergonomics becomes the number one safety problem. Suncoast Safety Council can identify the easy, short-term improvements for your operations, as well as the long term planning that can be worked into your long-range capital improvements. Call our office at (727)373-7233 or email safety@safety.org for more information
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Everyday Office Ergonomics ~ From Top Safety, October 2007
Good ergonomics fits the task to you rather than forcing you to adapt to the task.
That means you work in a comfortable, natural position and avoid straining, overreaching and awkward movements that can lead to painful conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, neck tension, tendonitis and upper body aches and pains.
- When sitting at your workstation, your feet are flat on the floor. Your seat does not press against the back of you knees or lower legs.
- Your monitor is at eye level, straight ahead and at a distance at which you can read the screen without leaning forward or backward.
- When you type, your elbows are comfortably at your sides, each elbow at a right angle, and your forearms are parallel to the floor.
- Your work materials are within easy reach.
- Your keyboard is positioned so that keystrokes can be performed with your wrists, hands, knuckles and fingers in a relaxed, natural or neutral position.
- You type gently.
- Your armrests do not interfere with your movement.
- You maintain good posture.
When possible, vary your work activities to break from repetitive motions and constant work positions.
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