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Office Health
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Office Workstation
Risk Factors Types of Injuries Workstation Design Exercises
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ERGONOMICS?
The Relationship of People to their tools,
task, and environment
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Neutral Posture
Defined as the position our bodies take in the absence of gravity
Position in which repetitive injury is least likely to occur.
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Major Risk Factors
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
When lining around tendons is inflamed there is less space for the nerve and it becomes compressed
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Symptoms: pain, weakness, and/or numbness; difficulty making fist, gripping small objects.
Treatment: (minor to severe)
*Rest, periodic icing, immobilization
*Modify activities
*Surgery “Carpal Tunnel Release”
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Workstation Design
Chair Monitor Keyboard Mouse Desk
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Sitting
Head is balanced naturally over the shoulders
Shoulders relaxed, not hunched
Forearms and thighs parallel to the floor,
Feet positioned flat on floor.
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Monitor Position
Directly in front of the body 20-40 inches away from
body (arm’s length) Top of monitor about eye
level, or slightly below
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Wrist and Hands
Position should be where wrist are neutral
Wrist straight, not bent or twisted. New styles of keyboards designed
to promote neutral posture
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Mouse
Should be at the same level and distance as the keyboard
New mouse designs require less index finger work
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Desk
Least flexible component Obtain accessories to
make due with existing furnishings
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Other Accessories That May Help
Wrist rest Should be used only during pauses, not
during typing Should be made of gel so that it will be
resistant to permanent indentations
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Other Accessories
Document holder Should be same level
and distance as the monitor.
(preferably mounted to monitor)
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Other Accessories
Telephone head set Prevents neck extension
while cradling telephone with shoulder
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Other Accessories
Foot Rest If you have
trouble keeping your feet on the floor, try a foot rest
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What’s Wrong?
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What’s Wrong?
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Exercises
Stress ball Wrist curls Shoulder presses Shoulder shrugs Arm circles Prayer stretches
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Conclusion
If you are experiencing symptoms of MSD’s, notify your supv. & see your doctor
Take an active role in designing your workspace to prevent injuries
Strengthen and improve flexibility Put practices to work in office and at
home.
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Office Health
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