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Ergonomics and Protecting Your Body Kim Morais and Rachael Slotin CSCI 1401 Section 200 What is Ergonomics? study of people in the workplace type of equipment lighting positioning average workstation not designed for diverse population height, eyesight distance, arm and leg length, hand and foot size, etc. designed for male about 5’10” Computer Related Health Problems Main injury is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? when a ligament across the front of the wrist becomes swollen, it compresses the nerves that supply blood to the first three fingers Symptoms include: pain, tingling, and numbness of the fingers or hand shooting pain from hand to shoulder swollen sensations weaker hands Computer Related Health Problems Continued Treatments: steroids or other inflammatory drugs exercises surgery (severe cases only) Other Repetitive Strain Injuries back and shoulder injuries eyestrains headaches Attempts to Solve the Problem Many new equipment and instrument designs are in the making. Chairs adjustable backrest, and height inflatable lumbar support Keyboards ergonomic keyboards wrist rest Attempts to Solve the Problem Continued Desks design created by Haworth in Holland, MI 16 different height positions with automatic shift control Antiglare filter for Screen Prio computer eyewear special glasses to ensure better focus Setting Up Your Workstation User Positioning neutral position ears, shoulders, and hips should be in line (sitting up straight) head and shoulder relaxed with back against chair Monitor adjustable brightness and contrast controls eye-level or just below Setting Up Your Workstation Continued 20-24 inches from eyes (depending on visual capabilities) tilted 10-12 degrees (depending on height) Keyboard forearms horizontal wrists extended forward and parallel to the floor fingers should be warm Setting Up Your Workstation Continued Chairs allow legs to be at a 90 degree angle back straight rollers adjustable arm rest (chairs in classroom