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Ergonomic Essentials

This presentation by Sandra Shortt, RN, and Kathryn Carnegis discusses the importance of ergonomics in reducing workplace injuries among federal employees. Highlighting President Bush's emphasis on enhancing workplace safety, the presentation outlines the costs associated with federal workplace injuries, including $2 billion in compensation losses and millions of lost production days. It covers definitions, symptoms, risk factors, and prevention strategies related to musculoskeletal disorders and repetitive stress injuries, and offers tips for setting up an ergonomic workstation for better health and productivity.

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Ergonomic Essentials

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  1. Ergonomic Essentials Presented by: Sandra Shortt, RN Kathryn Carnegis February 19, 2004

  2. In the News … President Bush Cites Federal Workplace Injuries Associated Press- Fri, Jan. 09, 2004 WASHINGTON - Workplace injuries by federal employees cost: • More than $2 billionin workers' compensation losses • 168,000 injury claims • 2 million lost production days a year "Clearly, government agencies should strive to do more to improve workplace safety and health and reduce the costs of injury to workers and taxpayers," Bush said in a memo to federal executives. “Many workplace injuries are preventable."

  3. Definitions Symptoms Risk Factors Prevention Workstation Workout Workstation Setup Team Project Resources & Questions Overview

  4. Definitions • Ergonomics • Musculoskeletal Disorders • Repetitive Stress Disorder

  5. Numbness or Tingling Arm Hands Fingers Range of Motion Reduction Shoulder Arm Hand Symptoms - Pain -

  6. Swelling Joint Muscle Weakened Grip Weakness or Pain Neck Shoulders Back Arm Wrist Hand Symptoms (continued)

  7. Symptoms (continued) • Vision Problems • Blurring • Difficulty Focusing • Headaches • Fatigue

  8. Risk Factors ! • Repetitive motion • Confined or awkward workspace • Lifting and carrying heavy objects • Routinely working with power tools

  9. Seek early diagnosis and treatment for symptoms Stretch everyday (sigh … ) Optimize your work environment Layout Equipment Prevention

  10. Temporary Relief • Ibuprofen for pain and swelling • Alternating ice/heat on affected area • Consult physician promptly if symptoms persist

  11. Vision Focus exercise Eye rolling Cup palms over closed eyes Hands and Wrists Finger stretch & fist Fingertip exercises Thumb pull Workstation Workout * Frequent mini-exercise breaks are recommended

  12. Workstation Workout (continued) • Neck and Back • Head bends (side to side, forward and back) • Head turn • Arms crossed at shoulders & shrug • Arch with linked hands behind back • Full extension (arms & legs as far out as you can)

  13. WorkStation Setup • Neutral Posture • Frequent Breaks • Zones • User • Equipment

  14. Chair Seat height & tilt Knees bent at 900 Feet flat Arms flat on desk Lower back against chair back Monitor 28-24” away from you Tilt to reduce glare Keyboard & Mouse Placed so that shoulders are relaxed Upper arms at sides Hands level with wrists Office Supplies & Phone Place these items out of armspread reach User Setup

  15. Keyboard position Mouse position Equipment

  16. Optional Equipment • Eyestrain or Headaches • Document Holder • Anti-glare eyeglasses • Anti-glare filters

  17. Optional Equipment(continued) • Wrist or Hand Discomfort • Wrist rest • Wheeled mouse • Ergonomic keyboard • Wrist gloves

  18. Optional Equipment(continued) • Back, Neck or Shoulder Discomfort • Armed Chair • Keyboard Tray • Footrest • Back support • Telephone headset

  19. Team Project • Break into groups of 3-4 people • Take turns arranging the workspace to “fit” each of you • Review recommendations

  20. Resources and Questions ? www.ergoweb.com ergo.human.cornell.edu www.healthycomputing.com www.3m.com/us/office/ergonomics

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