Office Ergonomics Oklahoma State University办公室工效学美国俄克拉荷马州立大学.pptVIP

OSU Environmental Health and Safety Office Ergonomics Adjusting Your Workstation to Fit Your Body What is Ergonomics? ERGO=“work” NOMICS= “rules” or “laws” Ergonomics literally means “the laws of work” What is Ergonomics? OSHA defines ergonomics as the science of “designing the job to fit the worker, instead of forcing the worker to fit the job.” What is Ergonomics? Ideally, ergonomics: Makes the job safer by preventing injury and illness Makes the job easier by adjusting the job to the worker Makes the job more pleasant by reducing physical and mental stress Saves money $$$ Ergonomic Factors Two Categories of Ergonomic Factors Environmental Physical Environmental Factors Environmental factors may affect: Hearing Vision General comfort and health Environmental Factors Some examples of ergonomic environmental problems are: Sick Building Syndrome Excessive noise Improper lighting Temperature extremes Environmental Factors What are some of the environmental factors that might effect your work area? Physical Stressors Physical stressors place pressure or stress on parts of the body: Joints, muscles, nerves, tendons, bones Sometimes these injuries are referred to as “Cumulative Trauma Disorders” (CTDs) or “Repetitive Strain Injuries” (RSIs) Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs) Cumulative = occurring gradually over a period of weeks, months, or years Trauma = bodily injury to nerves, tissues, tendons, or joints Disorders = physical ailments or abnormal conditions Cumulative Trauma Disorders Examples of Cumulative Trauma Disorders include: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Epicondylitis Tenosynovitis Bursitis Risk Factors The main risk factors for office-related CTDs are: Repetition Awkward positions or posture Excessive pressure or force Another risk factor for CTDs would be: Vibration Risk Factors: Repetition The majority of CTDs are caused by repetitive motions that would not result in injury if only performed once. Thousands of keystrokes typing Hours of filing, d