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Ergonomics Continued + Proper Typing

Lesson 3 August 26 th , 2010. Ergonomics Continued + Proper Typing. Questions : Homework/MSIP. Define ergonomics in your own words. Why should employers be interested in ergonomics? What are four steps to ensure that people working at computers will be safe and comfortable?

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Ergonomics Continued + Proper Typing

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  1. Lesson 3 August 26th, 2010 Ergonomics Continued + Proper Typing

  2. Questions: Homework/MSIP • Define ergonomics in your own words. • Why should employers be interested in ergonomics? • What are four steps to ensure that people working at computers will be safe and comfortable? • What is the most common ergonomic-related injury? What are the symptoms?

  3. Computer hardware • Monitors • Flat screens help to reduce eyestrain. • Top of the screen should be at eye level • 45 – 60 cm from the face to reduce stress on the eyes and neck • Clean the screen regularly to remove dust and allergens • Rest your eyes by occasionally looking away from the screen.

  4. Computer hardware • Keyboard • The keyboard should be placed at elbow height • Fingers should land on the home row (ASDF JKL;) • Most keyboards are QWERTY style • The angle can be adjusted to suit your needs. • Miniature keyboards require less effort • Ergonomic keyboards have a built-in wrist supports and a curved space between hands on the keyboard for less wrist strain.

  5. Question? How would you rate the work environment here in this class? Rate from 1 – 10. Ten being good and 1 being terrible, explain why you chose the ratings you did for each factor. • Temperature • Air quality • Lighting • Colour • Furniture • Computer hardware

  6. Proper Typing Technique Rules: • Use the correct finger to strike each key. • Do not look at your hands while typing. (put the keyboard reaches to memory) • Sit up straight and feet flat on the floor. • Keep homes row fingers touching home row even when difficult to reach.

  7. The home row • ASDF JKL;

  8. The Key each finger strikes

  9. Go to • www.bta2o.weebly.com • Sites to improve your typing and to see how fast you can type • http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/ • www.typingtest.com • http://www.typeonline.co.uk/typingspeed.php

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