Zusammenfassung der Ressource
Ergonomics
- Definition
- The design of equipment to increase the
efficiency of the way it is used by the
human body, to promote the health of
users
- The science of designing equipment so
that it is comfortable and user-friendly
- it can help to prevent RSI (repetitive
strain injury) and other health problems
- Health Risk - Eye Strain
- CAUSE
- Sunlight or artificial
lighting shining on a
monitor
- Looking at a
screen for too long
- WHAT CAN BE DONE
- Take regular breaks
- Adjust the screen
- Use an antiglare screen
- Health Risk - Repetitive Strain Injury
- CAUSE
- Performing repeated actions (clicking a
mouse)
- WHAT CAN BE DONE
- Use a wrist rest to support your
hands
- Take breaks from repeated actions
- Health Risk - Neck and Back Problems
- CAUSE
- Sitting in the wrong position
- Sitting in the same position for a long
period of time
- WHAT CAN BE DONE
- Change height of chair or screen
- Adjust the lumbar support
- Move the computer closer
or further away
- Health Risk - Pain in knees and legs
- CAUSE
- Sitting in the wrong postition
- Sitting in the same position for a
long period of time
- WHAT CAN BE DONE
- Adjust the chair so that your feet
are flat on the ground or use a foot
rest
- Take regular breaks to
stretch your legs