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    Computer-based technology has become indispensable in most offices. Along with the proliferation of the technology, concern about healthy, safe, and comfortable use of computers has emerged. Symptoms: Muscular Discomfortpain, aching, loss of coordination, numbness, and stiffness Monitor-arms length away with toolbar falling at or below eye level eye Strainheadaches, dizziness, nausea Preventative Ergonomic Guidelines: Monitor Configuration: depththe monitor should be arms length away from you

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    Computer-based technology has become indispensable in most offices. Along with the proliferation of the technology, concern about healthy, safe, and comfortable use of computers has emerged. Symptoms: Muscular Discomfortpain, aching, loss of coordination, numbness, and stiffness Monitor-arms length away with toolbar falling at or below eye level eye Strainheadaches, dizziness, nausea Preventative Ergonomic Guidelines: Monitor Configuration: depththe monitor should be arms length away from you

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    Computer-based technology has become indispensable in most offices. Along with the proliferation of the technology, concern about healthy, safe, and comfortable use of computers has emerged. Symptoms: Muscular Discomfortpain, aching, loss of coordination, numbness, and stiffness Monitor-arms length away with toolbar falling at or below eye level eye Strainheadaches, dizziness, nausea Preventative Ergonomic Guidelines: Monitor Configuration: depththe monitor should be arms length away from you

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    Toolbox Talk Ergonomics

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    Computer-based technology has become indispensable in most offices. Along with the proliferation of the technology, concern about healthy, safe, and comfortable use of computers has emerged. Symptoms: Muscular Discomfortpain, aching, loss of coordination, numbness, and stiffness Monitor-arms length away with toolbar falling at or below eye level eye Strainheadaches, dizziness, nausea Preventative Ergonomic Guidelines: Monitor Configuration: depththe monitor should be arms length away from you

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    Date: 10/6/08

    Toolbox Talk #5

    COMPUTER ERGONOMICS
    Over the past few decades, computer-based technology has become indispensable in most offices. Along with the proliferation of the technology, concern about healthy, safe, and comfortable use of computers has emerged. Symptoms:

    Muscular Discomfort pain, aching, loss of coordination, numbness, and stiffness

    Monitor-arms length away with toolbar falling at or below eye level.

    Eye Strain- headaches, dizziness, nausea Preventative Ergonomic Guidelines:

    Monitor Configuration:

    Depth The monitor should be arms length away from you while seated. Height- The toolbar at the top of the screen should fall just below eye level, this allows the user to view the screen without causing neck strain from repetitive moving. Keyboard- The keyboard should be set to a height so your forearms are parallel to the floor and make a 90 to 110 angle with the upper arm. This should allow you to freely type without resting your wrists on ANY hard or soft surface. Most desks require an adjustable keyboard tray to accomplish this. Mouse- The mouse should be located on the same plane as the keyboard (keyboard trays should have a mouse caddy to accommodate the mouse). Determine which mouse causes the least strain on your wrist (conventional, trackball, etc). Depth (Seat Pan)- The seat pan should leave roughly a 2-3 finger space between the end of the seat and the back of your legs. Height- The chair should be at a height that allows you to place your feet flat on the floor with your thighs perpendicular to your lower legs. Lumbar Support- The lumbar support on the chair should contour and rest against the small of your back. Backrest Tilt- The Backrest should be at a 90 to 110 angle when typing. Get up and walk around to stretch your legs for a few minutes on an as needed basis. Stretch- wrist, arms, and back periodically while at your workstation For our online Ergonomic Evaluation please visit our website

    Keyboard and Mouse Configuration:

    Keyboard Avoid upward bending of the wrist while typing

    Chair Configuration:

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