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Penny Wise Office Ergonomics Solutions

Penny Wise Office Ergonomics Solutions. David D Wood, MSIE, CPE www.ErgoDave.com. Ergo Dave. CPE LLC . Agenda. Definitions Symptoms Observations Improvements (Get NEUTRAL; Take BREAKS) General Eyes, Neck, Shoulders, Wrists, Back, Legs/feet. Ergonomics Definitions.

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Penny Wise Office Ergonomics Solutions

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  1. Penny Wise Office ErgonomicsSolutions David D Wood, MSIE, CPE www.ErgoDave.com Ergo Dave CPE LLC

  2. Agenda • Definitions • Symptoms • Observations • Improvements (Get NEUTRAL; Take BREAKS) • General • Eyes, Neck, Shoulders, Wrists, Back, Legs/feet

  3. Ergonomics Definitions • Fitting the task to the person • “An applied science concerned with designing and arranging things people use so that the people and things interact most efficiently and safely —called also biotechnology, human engineering, human factors” (Merriam-Webster’s) • Controlling fatigue

  4. Ergonomics Risk Factors Overall Ergo Risk R R • Force • Posture • Repetition • Secondary • Cold • Vibration • Static positions • Impact/contact stress F P P

  5. Neutral Posture (at Computer) • Neck: • Back: • Shoulder: • Hand/forearm: • Legs: http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/computerworkstations/

  6. Quiz: How Many Ergo Features do you see? Wind screen Throttle Rocker Back rest Low seat pan Highway bars Floor boards Heel and toe shifters

  7. Personal Ergonomics Risk Factors • Increasing age • Previous injury • Tobacco use • Arthritis • Diabetes M. Hagberg, B.A. Silverstein, R.P. Wells, R. Smith, P. Carayon, H. Hendrick, M. Pe´russe, I. Kuorinka, L. Forcier (Eds.), Workrelated musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD): A handbook for prevention, Taylor and Francis, London, UK, 1995. http://www.npr.org/2011/10/27/141760591/workplaces-feel-the-impact-of-obesity

  8. Office Ergo 3 Step Process • Find discomfort area(s) • Observe (check for symptom/posture match) • Discuss improvement ideas

  9. Finding Ergo Concerns • “What’s bothering you?” • Symptom Survey • Self Assessment

  10. Comfort Survey http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/97-117/pdfs/97-117.pdf DHHS (NIOSH) Publication Number 97-117

  11. Creating Your Office ErgoChecklist Select 10 to 20 questions From pages 38 to 43 http://www.orosha.org/pdf/pubs/1863.pdf

  12. Observe • Observe the person working for 5 minutes • Write observations • Do any postures or actions match the symptoms? • List improvement ideas • Note current good things http://www.orosha.org/pdf/pubs/1863.pdf

  13. 4 Key Office Ergo Check Points Neck/shoulders neutral Back supported Hands on task Feet supported http://www.orosha.org/pdf/pubs/1863.pdf

  14. Improvements • Take BREAKS • Frequency • Duration • Apps • Working • Stretch • Get NEUTRAL • Neck/shoulders • Back • Wrists/forearms • Feet/legs

  15. Breaks The next posture is the BEST posture • Eyes • 20/20/20 rule • Cupping • Working • Standing/walking meetings • Visit someone instead IM/email • Stand during phone calls • Reminders • Smart phone apps • Lotus notes - Outlook • Kitchen timer • Buddy system http://www.nytimes.com/2001/03/08/technology/basics-ergonomic-programs-that-pester-users-to-take-those-breaks.html?pagewanted=all&src=pm http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2012/08/the-case-for-vacation-why-science-says-breaks-are-good-for-productivity/260747/

  16. Break Software http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_repetitive_strain_injury_software

  17. Stretching Principles • Do the opposite • Slow and gentle • Stop and hold (15 to 30 seconds) • No pain http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/stretching/SM00043 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/stretching/HQ01447

  18. Use a variety of neutral postures

  19. Eyes • Free (work methods) • Use larger font • Breaks • 20/20/20 rule • Adjust distance to screen • Adjust back support • Wear a baseball cap • Adjust fan away from eyes • $ (equipment) • Anti-glare filters • Improve glasses • More screen space • Increase lighting • Decrease lighting • Read/dictation software

  20. Neck • Free (work methods) • Breaks • Adjust distance to screen • Center, adjust LCD height • Adjust back support • Bring elbows in • Use speaker phone • Use larger font • $ (equipment) • Head set • Monitor arm • Improve glasses • Read/dictation software

  21. Shoulders • Free (work methods) • Breaks • Adjust desk height • Adjust keyboard tray height • Adjust back support • Move mouse and keyboard in • Keep elbows in • $ (equipment) • Install keyboard tray • Headset • Read/dictation software

  22. Back • Free (work methods) • Adjust back support • Breaks • Go for walks • Stand occasionally • Adjust distance to screen • $ (equipment) • Foot rest • Repair chair • Buy lumbar cushion • Buy better chair • Buy seat pan cushion http://www.hermanmiller.com/content/dam/hermanmiller/documents/user_information/Aeron_Chairs_adjustment_guide.pdf

  23. Wrist/Hand • Free (work methods) • Breaks • Opposite hand mousing • Use quick keys • Ctrl-Z undo • Ctrl-X cut • Ctrl-C copy • Ctrl-V paste • $ (equipment) • Keyboard rest • Mouse rest • Ergo Keyboard • Ergo Mouse • Read/dictation software

  24. Legs/Feet • Free (work methods) • Breaks, go for walks • Adjust seat pan length • Adjust desk, tray height • Work standing occasionally • Don’t sit on feet • Clear out space under desk • $ (equipment) • Foot rest • Sit/stand work station • Keyboard ht adjusts 16+ inches • Monitor arm http://www.ergoweb.com/news/detail.cfm?id=2662 http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=sit+stand+keyboard+tray&tag=googhydr-20&index=office-products&hvadid=29601228475&hvpos=1t2&hvexid=&hvnetw=s&hvrand=1378196400462493099&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&ref=pd_sl_2lspjk1092_b

  25. Example Sit/Stand Workstations http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&site=imghp&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1600&bih=787&q=sit+stand+workstation&oq=sit+stand+&gs_l=img.3.0.0l7j0i24l3.2401.9100.0.11034.10.9.0.1.1.0.90.729.9.9.0...0.0...1ac.1.7.img.gfI2RvOGcQs

  26. Sit/Stand Workstations • Lower cost • 2 boxes (emergency/temp) • LCD • Keyboard mouse • If adjustable tray already there • Raise desk 3 to 6 inches • Raise tray to stand • Lower to sit • If chair can have tall cylinder • Raise desk to elbow height • Get factory foot rest • Higher Cost • Extended range adjustable keyboard tray (and monitor arm) • Height adjustable desk

  27. Summary • Listen to understand WHAT symptoms/concerns exist • Look for postures to explain WHY symptoms might be occurring • Discuss HOW the person can change • Get NEUTRAL • Adjust current set-up, consider prudent equipment upgrades • Take BREAKS

  28. Questions & Comments? Penny Wise Office Ergonomics Solutions Ergo Dave David D Wood, MSIE, CPE www.ErgoDave.com CPE LLC

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