Office Ergonomics
Office Ergonomics
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Office Ergonomics
Overview of the presentation
7 Questions &Answers 6 min. 6 Further steps 2 min 5 Ergonomic hints to users 20 min.
1 Definition & importance of Ergonomics 3 min
2 Video film 1 (How back operates) 19 min
4 Aspects covered in office ergonomics 2 min Total duration 1 hr. 30 min.
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3 Video film 2 (Industrial and office examples) 23 min
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Office Ergonomics
What is meant by Ergonomics?
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English
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What is meant by Ergonomics?
Ergonomics gives guidelines for workplace / work design based on:
Skeleton system Muscular system Joints Nervous system Blood circulation system Eye functioning Respiratory system Digestion system Anthropometry Perspiration system Age related issues
Considering the work to be done by the concerned individual
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Office Ergonomics
What is meant by Ergonomics?
How back operates and the related ergonomic principles
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What is meant by Ergonomics?
Office and industrial examples
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Highlights of office activities
Office work involves predominant usage of computer (monitor, keyboard, ) Writing and/or reading of documents Storing and retrieving of files, papers, etc. Usage of telephone for communication Monitoring of status of various activities Interaction / discussion with colleagues, visitors at workplace
Maintenance of office equipment (usually in case of emergency)
More than 50% of the time usually is spent in using Computer
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Office Ergonomics
What is meant by Ergonomics?
Aspects covered under Ergonomics
Posture
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What is meant by Ergonomics?
Aspects covered under Ergonomics
Load carried / lifted Eye strain / visual requirements Frequency of activity Duration of activity Individual considerations
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Importance of Ergonomics in office
Ergonomics in workshops is being dealt as part of BPS in RBIN According to EU, ergonomic compliance of usage of VDUs (Visual Display Units) is addressed Bosch Norm N2588 gives guidelines (including Checklist) for ensuring the ergonomic compliance
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Highlights of N2588
Various ergonomic guidelines related with usage of VDUs are dealt Prescribed Checklist for ensuring Ergonomic Compliance (Office and also Shop-floor). Detailed explanation of each question has also been given This Norm covers all the ergonomic issues related with usage of computer (Keyboard, monitor, illumination, ..)
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RBIN Office Ergonomics Checklist
Aspects covered: Monitor Working table (depth, height, width) Keyboard (features, hand-resting space) Working chair (features) Document holder Footrest Noise Room climate Movement space Illumination Frequent medical checkup Software (features)
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RBIN Office Ergonomics Checklist
Prepared based on Ergonomics Checklist according to N2588 Objective: To give hints to the user for achieving ergonomically comfortable working conditions
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RBIN Office Ergonomics Checklist
Monitor
Good contrasts
Flicker free screen
40 to 60 cm distance
Set good contrast Topmost point slightly below eye-level
Character height min. 2.6 mm
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RBIN Office Ergonomics Checklist
Work table Table depth for ensuring correct distance to monitor
Comfortable for a range of population Adequate legroom
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RBIN Office Ergonomics Checklist
Work table
Place frequently used items within easy reach zone
Organize the items depending on the usage frequency
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RBIN Office Ergonomics Checklist
Keyboard Bent wrists
Straight wrists
Hand support Inclination adjustable (for 2 fingers users)
Comfortable arm & hand posture
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RBIN Office Ergonomics Checklist
Office Chair
Armrest adjustable
Pressure adjustable
Height adjustable
Dynamic sitting possibility
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RBIN Office Ergonomics Checklist
Document holder (only if needed)
Document holder Inclination of document
Frequent neck and eye movements will be minimized
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RBIN Office Ergonomics Checklist
Footrest (only if needed)
Feet resting on floor to avoid pressure on thigh
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Footrest needed only when required adjustment not possible
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RBIN Office Ergonomics Checklist
Illumination
Avoid glare Adequate lighting Glare from monitor to be avoided Direction of workplace in relation of light sources
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RBIN Office Ergonomics Checklist
Preventive medicine Eye-Checkup: Once in 5 years for age below 40 yrs For others, once in 3 years
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RBIN Office Ergonomics Checklist
Work organization Make use of breaks to relieve the stresses
Plan / organize tasks to avoid very long use of monitor
Take time to stretch muscles
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