October 6 2021 Presented By Michelle Gillette Ergonomic amp Safety Coordinator Environmental Health amp Safety Plan What is ergonomics Ergo for Fall 2021 Michelles current top 5 ergo tips ID: 932582
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UO Ergonomics Fall 2021HR Community of PracticeOctober 6, 2021
Presented By:
Michelle Gillette
Ergonomic & Safety Coordinator
Environmental Health & Safety
Slide2PlanWhat is ergonomics?Ergo for Fall 2021
Michelle’s current top 5 ergo tips
Cell phone exercise
UO ergo resourcesSupport for remote employees
Slide3ErgonomicsScience of fitting workplace conditions and job demands to the capabilities of the working population (NIOSH)Fitting the work/task to the person vs. fitting the person the work/task
All occupations, not just for office positions
Outside of work, too
Slide4Tip #1: Relax the shoulders; elbows close
Increases strength & reduces force on body
Office ergonomics
Keyboard and mouse heightShoulders relaxed, arms at the side of the body with elbows bent @ 90-100 degrees and wrists straightMotivating factorsShoulder, neck or arm discomfort
Slide5Tip #2: Maintain a neutral neckThe head is balanced over the spineNo tilt of the head up/down
No twisting or leaning forward
Looking straight ahead
Office ergonomics Monitor positionMotivating factorsNeck or shoulder discomfortHeadaches
Slide6Tip #3: Have support for the back & feetWhen sitting
Back support
Feet support
Office ergonomicsChair support in upright or slightly reclined positionBase of most chairs not designed to support the feet.Motivating factors Back, leg, hip or foot discomfortTight calf muscles
Slide7Tip #4: Take microbreaksMicrobreak: A brief period of usually 30 seconds to 2 minutes to change your body position.
Office ergonomics:
Examples – walking to the printer; doing few gentle stretches or simple exercises.
Movement = Good for bodyConsider taking a microbreak at least once an hour. Motiving factorsGeneral discomfort or restlessnessFatigueBrain fog
Slide8Tip #5: Follow the 20/20/20 rule20/20/20 RuleRelax the eyesOffice ergonomics
Screen time, especially associated with video conferencing, webinars
Motivating factors
Eye irritation or strainHeadaches
Slide9Mobile devicesWhere is your head?
Slide10UO Ergonomic ResourcesErgonomic webpage https://safety.uoregon.edu/ergonomics
Slide11UO Ergonomic ResourcesAssessmentsWeb-based office ergo training & self-assessment
Onsite
Remote
Office & non-officeErgonomic Lending LibraryFurniture/equipment to borrow for up 30 days.Training
Slide12Support for Remote EmployeesNew programEmployees working 20+
hrs
a week remotely
Web-based training & self-assessmentAccess to lending library equipment with supervisor/department approvalRecommended laptop equipmentMore information https://safety.uoregon.edu/ergonomics
Slide13In closing….