☞Ergonomics : It is the science concerned with designing and arranging things so that people can use them easily and safely.
☞Applying ergonomics can reduce the potential for accidents, injury to improve performance and productivity.
| Early Warning Signs | Potential Cause | Try This |
|---|---|---|
| Sore lower back | No lumbar support | Use backrest of chair Put small pillow |
| Burning in the upper back | No upper back support from chair | Put document holder or prop up so you can see without leaning forward |
| Stiff neck | Working with head turned to side tilting head forward holding telephone between the ear and shoulder | Move or raise monitor to center of desk check if headset is available |
| Sore shoulders | Reaching forward for long periods or reaching forward frequently | Move closer to the keyboard Bring mouse down to level of keyboard or 1” higher |
| Arching wrists | Working with wrists extended too much repetition | Add a wrist rest to the front of keyboard and mouse pad rest thumbs on front edge of keyboard so wrists can't drop |
| Dry eyes | Forget to blink | Rest eyes periodically and do simple eye exercises |
| Eye strain and sore eyes | Glare from overhead lights or windows eye glasses not correct need vision check | Re-orient your desk and computer so light is not directly behind or infront of you |