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Welcome to Operate a PC. ICAICT101A. WHS - Ergonomics. ERGONOMICS is essentially about " fitting work to people ". It's the process of designing or arranging workplaces, products and systems so that they fit the people who use them. Dangers of Incorrect Posture.
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Welcome toOperate a PC ICAICT101A
WHS - Ergonomics • ERGONOMICS is essentially about "fitting work to people". It's the process of designing or arranging workplaces, products and systems so that they fit the people who use them. ICAICT101A
Dangers of Incorrect Posture • When we are at work it is important that our workspace is set out as soundly as possible. • Repetitive physical movements of certain parts of the body, or holding a sustained posture over a long period of time, may cause some of the following painful or uncomfortable conditions: ICAICT101A
Dangers of Incorrect Posture • Repetitive strain injury or RSI, also known as repetitive stress injury. • Repetitive motion injuries, repetitive motion disorder (RMD). • Cumulative trauma disorder (CTD. ICAICT101A
Managing Your Workspace ICAICT101A
Exercises in the Workplace • Exercising while at work can help ease the pain and relieve the physical stress that otherwise builds up in your wrists, elbows and spine. • There are exercises you can perform to help alleviate pain and stress. ICAICT101A
Eye Comfort Exercises • Blinking (produces tears to help moisten and lubricate the eyes). • Yawning (produces tears to help moisten and lubricate the eyes). • Expose eyes to natural light. • Re-focus by looking out of a window to a more distant point. ICAICT101A
Hand and Wrist Exercises • There are several exercises that should be performed throughout the day to help stretch and relax the muscles of the hands and wrists. ICAICT101A
Hand and Wrist Exercises • Extend hand and make a fist several times • With elbows straight, grasp hand and bend wrist down, change to palm and pull upwards and back. Alternate. ICAICT101A
Shoulder and Neck Exercises • Stretching your shoulders and neck will also help alleviate any pain in these areas • Regular stretching can help prevent the development of painful conditions ICAICT101A
Shoulder and Neck Exercises • Sitting, elbows up and hands behind head, pull elbows back and stretch up, then bring elbows to meet at the front, repeat • Sitting, elbows at shoulder height, bend arms touching shoulders and extend, repeat ICAICT101A
Shoulder and Neck Exercises • Sitting, relax shoulders, then shrug and shorten the neck. Repeat several times • Standing or sitting; turn head to right and to the left keeping head up and back straight. Repeat. ICAICT101A
Remember… adjust your Workstation to suit YOUR Needs ICAICT101A