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Be About Safety April 2006 Safety Meeting Ergonomics – A User Friendly Computer Workstation

Smart. Be About Safety April 2006 Safety Meeting Ergonomics – A User Friendly Computer Workstation. Ergonomics Injuries. Account for > 75% of the Work-Related Injuries at UCOP Ergonomic Injuries Several Thousand Dollars Per Injury Computer-Related Ergonomic Injuries Most Common

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Be About Safety April 2006 Safety Meeting Ergonomics – A User Friendly Computer Workstation

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  1. Smart BeAbout Safety April 2006 Safety MeetingErgonomics – A User Friendly Computer Workstation

  2. Ergonomics Injuries • Account for > 75% of the Work-Related Injuries at UCOP • Ergonomic Injuries • Several Thousand Dollars Per Injury • Computer-Related Ergonomic Injuries • Most Common • Easily Preventable

  3. Neck or Shoulder Pain - Self Evaluation • Is your head neutral without tilting or twisting to view screen or documents • Are the screen & copy at eye level; are eyes in line with the top edge of CRT when head is held erect?

  4. Neck or Shoulder Pain - Self Evaluation • Are shoulders relaxed & symmetrical vs. elevated to hold phone or phone cradle • Do you lean forward to see the screen clearly (Most common when using reading glasses as computer glasses)

  5. Elbow, Arm & Forearm Pain - Self Evaluation • Are your elbows at your sides, bend like a corner, and forearms parallel with the floor? • Are you wrists straight or parallel to the floor, with fingers slightly rounded?

  6. Elbow, Arm & Forearm Pain - Self Evaluation • Is the mouse directly in front of your shoulder? Reaching to the side may result in pain in the forearm near the elbow • Is the mouse at the same level as the keyboard?

  7. Wrist Pain, Hand, & Finger Discomfort – Self Evaluation • Is the mouse located directly in front of you? • Do your hands float about the keys when using the keyboard? Resting the palms may result in pain.

  8. Back Pain – Self Evaluation • Are other frequently used items within easy reach? • Does the chair back support the lower back at the bend line and comfortably hug the rest of the back?

  9. Back Pain – Self Evaluation • Is there a 2” to 3” clearance between the seat cushion and the back of your knees

  10. Back Pain – Self Evaluation • Are your thighs parallel to the floor, knees slightly lower than hips and your legs at 90 to 120 degree angle to your body?

  11. Back Pain – Self Evaluation • Are you knees bent like a corner with your feet flat on the floor? Is your workstation set up properly?

  12. Short Stretch Breaks Every Hour

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