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What is the purpose of this task?. To understand the importance of posture when working at a computer. What will you learn from this task?. To understand what the term ergonomics means To carry out an assessment of your work station and make necessary adjustments to safeguard your health.

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  1. What is the purpose of this task? To understand the importance of posture when working at a computer What will you learn from this task? • To understand what the term ergonomics means • To carry out an assessment of your work station and make necessary adjustments to safeguard your health You will need Access to a workstation with a computer Workstation quiz (and answers) Workstation assessment Workstation adjustments

  2. Task: Quiz Firstly: do you know what “ergonomics” means? Now try answering these questions:

  3. Quiz: Answers Ergonomics is the application of scientific information concerning humans to the design of objects, systems and environment for human use…. (Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors) This means your workstation and computer equipment have been designed to accommodate you and allow you to work safely and efficiently. However, it is likely that you will need to make some adaptations to your workstation depending on your individual height, reach and working style in order to get the best out of them.

  4. Quiz: Answers

  5. Task: Workstation assessment • Working in pairs, take turns to sit at your desk with your computer in your normal working position • The other person should complete the workstation assessment for their partner, noting any features that need adjustment • If you only have access to a desk, complete what you can • Allow time for feedback

  6. Task: Workstation corrections • Use the workstation adjustments sheet to note any changes you can make to improve your working position

  7. Review • How many changes did you have to make to your workstation? • Why does this matter? • Find out more about health and safety from the Health and Safety Executive www.hse.gov.uk

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