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Ergonomic Tips

July 23rd, 2009 admin No comments

Ergonomics is a word you hear a lot these days.  The American Heritage Dictionary defines ergonomics as "the applied science of equipment design, as for the workplace, intended to maximize productivity by reducing operator fatigue and discomfort."
In the tips section for employees, we’ve included a variety of pointers to assist with correct ergonomics.  Many products we offer have advanced ergonomic features, but putting them into practice correctly is often a challenge unless the user is properly informed.
Following is some great advice taken from the website of our preferred manufacturer of ergonomic products, Ergonomic Concepts :

  1. Avoid resting your elbows on armrests while keying. Your elbows should be at your side, free to move, if needed.
  2. If you use a mouse, place it as close to the keyboard or as close to you as possible. If you don’t have room next to the keyboard, try putting your mouse on a clipboard in your lap periodically.
  3. Don’t squeeze the mouse! Gripping your pointing device with too much force causes unnecessary strain on your upper extremities.
  4. Avoid bending your wrist to the side while using a mouse. Keep your wrist in a neutral position. Don’t plant your wrist and twist your hand when pressing the "Enter" key.
  5. Avoid tilting your keyboard toward you: Minimize the keyboard angle.
  6. Avoid pounding on the keys when you type.M
  7. Long nails tend to make you use awkward postures while keying. Keeping nails trimmed will help you use neutral postures. Shake your hands out periodically and perform stretches regularly to relax muscles and promote blood flow.
  8. Break up computer tasks, if possible.
  9. Place your hands in your lap periodically to rest your arms and hands.
  10. Stay fit! Regular exercise can benefit your posture, circulation, concentration, and relieve stress.

REMEMBER to use good overall posture when using a computer:

  • Sit upright with your feet flat on the floor or supported on a sturdy surface.
  • The normal curves of the spine should be maintained, even while sitting.
  • Ideally, elbows should rest comfortably at your side and forearms should be parallel to the floor.

A great source for ergonomic information is a page on Cornell University’s website .

Below is an image of the sitting position—ergonomically correct, of course—to be used when at your computer:

Ergonomic

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