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.