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ergonomics> office ergonomics Office Ergonomics We offer training in proper and safe workstation design. The following is a sample training syllabus: Safe Workstation Design for Office Employees 1. Introduction 2. Definition of Ergonomics 3. Objectives of Course 4. Pre-test 5. Anatomy of the back, neck, shoulder, elbow and wrist 6. Ergonomic Checklist / Proper Set-up and Design 7. Arranging your workstation to fit you 8. Dynamic Sitting 9. Exercises in an office Environment What Do You Know About Office Ergonomics? (circle true or false for each of the following questions) 1. Poor posture at a workstation is considered a high risk for repetitive motion injuries. (True or False) 2. While sitting, you should keep your feet firmly placed on the floor or a footstool. (True or False) 3. The placement of the computer monitor does not matter and can be to the side of the person at a computer workstation or desk. (True or False) 4. Most people do not have a proper workstation design so it must not be that important. (True or False) 5. When using a keyboard, the wrists should be held up in an extended position. (True or False) 6. If you use a mouse for your computer more than 25 to 30 percent of the time, it should be placed on the same level as the keyboard. (True or False) 7. Exercise breaks should take place once every 4 hours of intensive computer work and last 2-3 minutes. (True or False) About Us • Physical Therapy • Ergonomics • Articles • Links Contact Us • Home |
