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12 Ways To Achieve Office Ergonomics: by Michelle Dale, Extract From Business Articles, 13 March 2009

The document discusses 12 ways to achieve office ergonomics. It recommends using adjustable desks and chairs to allow for proper positioning. Computer monitors should be at eye level with minimal glare. Keyboards and mice should be at the right height and position to reduce strain. Proper lifting techniques and regular breaks can help prevent injuries. Attention to posture, lighting, noise levels, and accessories can further improve ergonomics and productivity.

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12 Ways To Achieve Office Ergonomics: by Michelle Dale, Extract From Business Articles, 13 March 2009

The document discusses 12 ways to achieve office ergonomics. It recommends using adjustable desks and chairs to allow for proper positioning. Computer monitors should be at eye level with minimal glare. Keyboards and mice should be at the right height and position to reduce strain. Proper lifting techniques and regular breaks can help prevent injuries. Attention to posture, lighting, noise levels, and accessories can further improve ergonomics and productivity.

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12 Ways to Achieve Office

Ergonomics
By Michelle Dale , Extract from Business Articles, 13 th March 2009
Why Office Ergonomics is Important

• Working in an ergonomic office is crucial to an


efficient and fruitful workforce.
• You work harder, feel greater and sharp state
of mind. Hence productivity will increase
1. An Adjustable Desk
• Allows you to change its position for your height
• An important feature: when several people use the same desk
in an office. The desk should be at a height where your knees
and thighs fit comfortably under it.( they can adjust it
according to their height)
1. An Adjustable Desk
• The desk should be at your height where your knees and
thighs fit comfortably under it.
• Desk should be large enough to accommodate your needs and
that items are placed within arm's length reach.
2. An Adjustable Chair
• Necessary for those who has a lot
of seating work. E.g. computer
worker
• Should be adjustable from height
as well as from back.
• five wheels chair is recommended
for ease of movement and
minimal tipping risk.(more
comfortable)
2. An Adjustable Chair
3. Proper Computer Monitor Placement
3. Proper Computer Monitor Placement

• Computer Monitor should


be adjustable so that the
upper edge of the screen is
at your eye level.
• Should be placed infront of
you and about arm length
away.
3. Proper Computer Monitor Placement

• Computer screen should be placed at 90


degree angle with eyes.
• Glare Guard and Plasma Screen can help
reduce eye strain.
4. Adjustable Keyboard Tray
• Computer desk that come equipped
with a keyboard tray could cause a
problem if you are unable to adjust
height for proper positioning.
• Keyboard tray should be Spacious
enough to hold it and mouse.
• Wrist support are also advised so that
you can have short relaxation periods
while typing and rest your wrist in the
correct position.
4. Adjustable Keyboard Tray
5. A Keyboard with Curve
• It has been proved that keyboard
limits the risk of hand like wrist and
shoulder problems.
• The keyboard should be positioned at
a height where your elbows remain
close to your sides and bent no more
90 degrees
• Curve Keyboard also reduces arm ,
neck and hand pain
5. A Keyboard with Curve
6. An Ergonomic-Friendly Mouse
• Wrist and hand pain and injuries are
very common with normal mouse
• Replace common mouse with track
ball or touch pads to relieve all these
things.
• And Mouse should place in the
keyboard tray next to keyboard
7. Add Footrest
• As you know Office ergonomics is
all about proper alignment of your
body for comfort.
• A footrest is essential for
supporting yours legs.
• It prevents lower back strain
particular for those who foot do
not reach the floor when sitting.
8. Focus on Posture
8. Focus on Posture
• Its is very difficult to think about
your posture while working but
problems like skeletal muscle
injuries happened just because of
it.
• Concentrate on standing tall,
limiting slouching or leaning.
8. Focus on Posture
8. Focus on Posture
• If you stand on your feet all day, try
to change position by shifting weight.
• When you sit your thighs should be
parallel to the floor and your feet flat
on the floor or on a foot rest.
• Your shoulder should be relaxed and
your neck in neutral position.
• Take Short breaks during work.
9. Proper Lifts

• No matter what do you do ? Every work


contains some kind of lifting.
• Whether its lifting pen from floor or files from
the desk
• Without proper form back injuries are
inevitable.
9. Proper Lifts
• Use back belts where
heaving lifting is involved.
• Always remember for
lifting: you should bend on
your knees and keep your
back straight.
10. Accessorizes Ergonomically
• There are thousand of items
which are overlooked when
evaluating office ergonomics
• For example eye strain can be
minimized by using document
holder that is positioned with
your computer monitor.
10. Accessorizes Ergonomically

• Telephone headset or speaker phone also


helps in retaining an ideal alignment
position while multitasking.
11. Limit the Noise
• Office noise should be normal.
• Low noise can damage your hearing
and High level of noise can cause stress.
• Computer hard drives, printers, copy
machine , telephones, fellow co-worker
and outside sounds are some typical
offices noises.
• Use acoustic ceiling and install
partitions between work stations, ear
phones etc can be provided in order to
reduce noise
12. Check the Lights

• Bad lighting is a significant cause of vision difficulties like eye strain and
headache.
• Office should be equipped with full-spectrum lights and have tinted glass
or blinds on the window to reduce glare.
• Task lighting at workstations can be installed if needed
12. Check the Lights

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