BTT101 DIGITAL LITERACY Credit Mr Spinelli AGENDA Four Corners Introduction to Ergonomics Assessment Tasks FOUR CORNERS ACTIVITY I will project a statement on the whiteboard After ID: 276199
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ERGONOMICS
BTT101 DIGITAL LITERACY (Credit: Mr.
Spinelli
) Slide2
AGENDA
Four Corners
Introduction to Ergonomics
Assessment Tasks Slide3
FOUR CORNERS ACTIVITY
I will project a statement on the
whiteboard. After
reading the statement, decide whether you agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or
disagree and move to the specified area of the classroom.
Be prepared to defend your
opinion
!!!Slide4
Statement #1:
Using the computer is not really a strenuous activity
.
Statement #2:
New laptops that are light weight actually cause less stress on our body when we use them
.
Statement #3:
The only injury I can get from overusing my computer is damaging my eyes
.
Statement #4
:
When working for a company, it is your responsibility to make sure you are working in a comfortable computer workstation environment
.Slide5
WHAT DOES EROGONOMICS MEAN
?
The science concerned with designing safe and comfortable machines for
humans
.
I
n
the computer field, ergonomics plays an important role in the design of monitors, keyboards, and
mice
The
actual furniture that comprises the entire computer workstation also falls under
ergonomics
Another term for ergonomics is human engineeringSlide6
ERGONOMICS AND COMPUTERS
Research
has shown that certain
ergonomic aspects of work environments influence workers’ productivity and
health.
Temperature, lighting, air quality, furniture and equipment all affect how well workers
work.
Workplaces that are not designed ergonomically can cause work-related injuries over timeSlide7
SO WHAT CAN HAPPEN?
Most
common category of ergonomic related injuries and computers is musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) – also known as repetitive strain injuries (RSIs)
This occurs
when you perform the same task over and over – damage occurs to nerves, muscles and tendons
Improper posture at a computer can lead to ergonomic-related health
problems. Slide8Slide9
Most common type of MSI is
carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS
).
Occurs
when the nerves in your wrist become
damaged
Other ergonomic related illnesses include:
Eyestrain
Headaches
Fatigue
Backaches
Poor circulationSlide10Slide11
ERGONOMIC WORKSTATION CHECKLIST
Monitor at a height so that your neck is straight
Elbows
should be at 90 degrees
Wrists should be straight
Thighs parallel to floor without legs dangling
Chair should be adjustable with a lumbar support
Space to use the mouse with a wrist rest
Use an adjustable document holder as the same height as the monitorSlide12
YOUR TASK
Log onto our website
Working individually, you are to
complete the questions and reading “The Ergonomically Correct Workplace” – individually
Once this is finished you may work with a partner to complete, “Ergonomics Assignment”. I will give you two in class work periods to complete this.
Once
completed submit your
work to Mrs.
Kaschak
YES, THIS WILL BE MARKED!