Safety in Computer Use

SAFETY TIPS IN COMPUTER
USE
PRESENTATION OUTLINE
• Introduction
• Human Engineering/Ergonomics
- Definition
- Objective
- Primary Areas of Ergonomics
• Office of Horrors
• Correct/Incorrect Position
• Exercises
• Ideal Office
INTRODUCTION
• Importance of Computer
• Injuries of Its Use

- Eye Strain
- Stiff Back
- Numbness in Hands and Feet
- Fatigue
HUMAN ENGINEERING/ERGONOMICS
• Definition:
It is the study of how people physically interact with their work – fitting the job,
the equipment, and the work environment to the worker.
• Objective:
To Work in great safety and comfort with increased productivity.
• Primary Areas of Ergonomics :

- Monitor Location
- Keyboard Location
- Seating
OFFICE OF HORRORS
Head and Neck
• If the position of head ( forward, backward or neutral)

• Check the distance of the monitor (22-26”). • Check the side-to-side position of the monitor.
Lower Back
• When you sit down the inward curve in your lower back flattens, this places pressure in the spine.
• Make an effort to sit correctly.
• Adjust the backrest on your chair to give support to

the lower spine.
• Make sure that the seat cushion is not too long.
• Experiment with your chair to find out what all the

adjustments do.
• Make small adjustments to your posture.

• Get a footrest if you need one .
• If you need more support in the small of your back, try using a lumbar support.
Legs and Knees
• Pressure can build up under thighs and behind knees if your chair in not adjusted properly.
• Set your seat height.
• If you can feel pressure at the front of the seat cushion, you need a footrest.
• If you cannot sit fully back in the seat, you need to adjust the backrest assembly.
Keyboard
• If you hold your elbows away from your body, muscles in your neck, shoulder and upper
arms are under a constant static load.
• Adjust your chair height.
• Position the keyboard so that you can use it with

your hands in line with your forearms.
Hands and Wrists
• Placing your keyboard at an angle to the edge

of the desk encourages a bad posture.
• The tendons and nerves that control the fingers run through the wrists.
• Check your seat height.
• Make sure that your hands are in line with your forearms.
• Use a light keying action.
• Have a space in front of your keyboard.

Feet and Ankles
• If your seat is too high or too low you, will experience uneven pressure under the thighs
and this can restrict blood flow and pinch nerves.
• If you can feel pressure under the front of the thighs, get a footrest.
Temperature and Humidity
• Discomfort can occur if the indoor climate is too warm, too cool or draughty.
• Electrical equipment dries the air.
• The quickest way is to open a window.
• Adjust room temperature (20 to 24 oC) and

air humidity (40 to 60 %).
• Introduce water-pot plants to your work area.
Additional Setup Steps:
• Eliminate any reflection on your monitor. • Position any additional equipment in accessible
places.
EXERCISES FOR THE OFFICE
• One of the biggest injury risk factors is static posture.
• Try to spend at least 5 minutes every hour away from your computer.
• Remember to ONLY stretch to the point of mild tension.
• Try to incorporate the stretches into your daily routine.
• This slide provides some illustrations of simple active stretches to perform at the office.
Hand Exercises
• Tightly clench your hand into a fist and release, fanning out the fingers. Repeat 3 times
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EXERCISES - CONTINUE
Back and Shoulder Exercises
• Stand up straight, place your right hand on your left shoulder and move your head back
gently. Do the same thing for the right shoulder
EXERCISES - CONTINUE
Head and Neck Exercises

IDEAL OFFICE
Remember !
Remember…following these ergonomic guidelines can help you

prevent common injuries associated with the use of computers.
Remember… in most cases, corrective measures are relatively

simple and inexpensive.
Remember…through the application of getting the ideal office, you

can work in greater safety and comfort with increased productivity.
Symptoms
Footrest

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SAFETY TIPS IN COMPUTER

• Injuries of Its Use

• Primary Areas of Ergonomics :

• If the position of head ( forward, backward or neutral)

• Adjust the backrest on your chair to give support to

• Make sure that the seat cushion is not too long.

• Experiment with your chair to find out what all the

• Make small adjustments to your posture.

• Position the keyboard so that you can use it with

• Placing your keyboard at an angle to the edge

• Use a light keying action.

• Have a space in front of your keyboard.

• Electrical equipment dries the air.

• The quickest way is to open a window.

• Adjust room temperature (20 to 24 oC) and

Back and Shoulder Exercises

Head and Neck Exercises

Remember…following these ergonomic guidelines can help you

Remember… in most cases, corrective measures are relatively

Remember…through the application of getting the ideal office, you

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