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October 29th

BY: ALIC PANG

GR.11 BISS INTERNATIONALSCHOOL

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IN THE AVERAGE WORK STATION...very less is cared upon the health of the employees, bad posture and poor equipment can have serious consequences...

Symptoms of Ergonomic Problems:Pain in wrists, forearms, elbows, neck, or back followed by discomfortAching or tinglingDry, itchy, or sore eyesLoss of color in affected regionsBlurred or double visionCrampingNumbness or a burning sensation in the handReduced grip strength in the handSwelling or stiffness in the wrist jointsReduced range of motion in the shoulder, neck, or backWeaknessTension stress headaches and related ailments

The main causes of are:Awkward postureFrequent repetitive motion tasksStress at workplace

VibrationsForceful movementsPoor workplace setupSitting in same posture for continuous long hoursLower back support is inadequate

Types of Ergonomic Related illness: Musculoskeletal DisordersErgonomic Problem-EyeRepetitive Stain InjuryCarpal Tunnel Syndrome

How are you working these days?

Ergonomics and the problems we face.

In an everyday workspace area, colleagues or students work straight long hours in front of a computer. A bad posture may lead to several severe injuries, disease, pain, and eye problems etcetera. However there are several ways of preventing such from happening. First we must identify the problem, find a solution, and then use the solution. The best way to prevent over amounts of stress is to maintain a healthy posture. When students are working in front of a computer posture is a crucial factor towards their physical health and their back spines. Looking too close to the computer will cause extra stress upon the eyes. A bad wrist posture may lead to severe pain or even Carpel Tunnel syndrome; this is a disease where the nerves inside the hands are pressured towards the wrist, this results in pain, weakening and numbness. When working in front of a computer, numerous procedures can be taken to prevent over

amounts of stress and pain. The chair should have an adjustable seat height for a more comfortable posture, the feet should be on the floor, backs should be straight and have a support on the back of the chair to help protect the spine. When looking towards the computer, the eyes should be looking down towards the screen, with a distance of around sixteen to twenty four centimeters. The elbow should have a ninety-degree angle with wrists straight on top of the keyboard. In modern society, the amount of work done is one thing, the health issues regarding it is another issue. If colleagues have difficulties working due to stress and pain their overall productivity will be lower. Many simple and effective methods and products are available for us to follow and use that will make our lives so much better.

INTRODUCING THE ERGONOMIC MOUSE

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Posture = Physical Health

Test yourself! How are you working these days?

1.What position is your computer screen relative to your eye level of sight?a.Just a bit below (2 points)b.Exactly the same (4 points)c.Much higher (6 points)

2.What is your average sitting posture?a.Back straight, feet flat on the ground (2 points)b.Relaxed posture, back bent forward (4 points)c.Slouched posture, feet not on the ground (6 points)

3.The back supports on the seat area.Well cushioned (2 points)b.Hard and not cushioned (4 points)c.None at all (10 points)

4.I type witha.My wrists are well relaxed and parallel with the table (2 points)b.My wrists are flat and making contact with the table (or keyboard) (4 points)c.My wrists are perpendicular, and stressed (10 points)

5.The characters on the screen area.nice and clear (2 points)b.fuzzy and blurred (8 points)

6.The reflection on my screena.Low reflection (2 points)

b.Some reflection (4 points)c.Intense reflection (6 points)

7.The keyboard height isa.At around arm level (2 points)b.Above arm level (4 points)c.Below arm level (6 points)

You are ergonomically healthy if you achieved 14-20 pointsYou are ergonomically acceptable if you achieved 21-24 pointsYou are ergonomically unhealthy if you achieved 25+ points

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

The Wrist is normally

surrounded with strands of

tissue that supports the wrist.

The gap between the wrist and

the strands of tissue is called

“carpal tunnel”. Strands of

nerves pass through this

narrow gap, if for any reason

swelling or movements in this

region damages the median

nerve; this is known as carpal

tunnel syndrome. The nerve

that passes through the carpal

tunnel controls sensations for

the thumb, index, and middle

finger. Damage can lead to

intense pain, numbness.

Eventually surgery is required.

Repetitive Stress Injuries

Repetitive stress injuries

occur when too much stress is

applied to one particular part of

the body. This may lead to

pain, swelling, muscle strain, or

tissue damage.This symptom

only occurs when the same

movements or stress is

maintained over a long period

of time. Bad posture is one of

the factors.

Untreated Carpal Tunnel

Syndrome

Frequency of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

In the United States, 1-3 subjects of 1000 had Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. In the United Kingdom 70-160 subjects of 1000 had Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. The best way to reduce the risk of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is by taking breaks between long working hours.

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