Ergonomics: Principles of Office Ergonomics
Environment and Ergonomics
Training
Provided by Technical Presentations
This course addresses ergonomics issues from the perspective of your employees. Focusing on ergonomically correct body positions, this program offers solutions for how to compensate for workstation limitations and create a healthier and stress-free work environment for your employees. Delivery formats include CD-ROM, LAN, WAN, Intranet, Internet. The course can be customized to meet your site-specific needs. It is currently available in English and Flemish, but other language tracks can be added.
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Ergonomics: Principles of Office Ergonomics
Thirty eight interactions actively involve the learner in the training. Course resources include a fully narrated glossary of terms. Each term is pronounced and its definition read aloud to the learner. A topical index provides a complete map to the instructional material. Closed Captioning is included.
Topics
The course presents interactive instruction covering the following topical areas:
Positions and Posture
Benefit
Neutral position
Bending and twisting
Sitting
Lumbar support
Chair height
Head and neck position
Bifocals
Computer monitor and holding phone
Arm position
Arm position, keyboard
Chair and keyboard adjustments
Adjusting your workspace
Hands, Wrists, and Arms
Vulnerability
Neutral position
Palm rest
Mouse, location
Mouse, hand position
Visual Comfort
Eye strain
Glare
Backlighting
Reflected light
Movement and Stretching
Movement
Planning your tasks
Breaks
Lower back stretch
Forearm stretch
Neck and shoulder stretches
Benefits
Putting it All Together
Your role
It's up to you
Performance Objectives
This course will measure mastery on each of the following performance objectives. Upon completion, workers will be able to...
Use proper body position and posture
Explain how to apply ergonomics to individual jobs.
Explain the benefits of good body position and movement.
Identify neutral position for the spine while the body is in a sitting position.
Identify neutral position for standing.
Identify the natural sight line when the neck is in neutral position.
Adjust workspace to improve body position and posture
Choose a chair with lumbar support to restore back's S-curve.
Cite chair height adjustment as solution to pressure on back of legs.
Cite foot rest as solution to pressure on back of legs while sitting.
Analyze a head and neck position problem.
Recommend a solution to a head and neck position problem.
Recognize adjustments that can improve head and neck position.
Use proper hand, wrist and arm position and movement
Explain why hands and wrists are vulnerable to stress and injury.
Recognize proper wrist position while typing.
Describe the proper position for the mouse and mouse pad.
Identify proper hand and finger position on mouse.
Relate poor mouse position to upper back, neck, shoulder and arm pain.
Maintain visual comfort
Relate glare and poor lighting to eye strain, headaches, and inefficiency.
Identify the two types of glare that concern us most.
Choose appropriate solutions for reflected glare problems.
Choose appropriate solutions for backlight glare problems.
Maintain a wide range of motion throughout the day
Cite the benefit of building a wide range of motion into our daily lives.
List ways to improve range of motion during the day.
Describe how to stretch the lower back.
Describe how to reduce tightness in the forearm.
Identify exercises that help reduce tension in the neck and shoulder.
Apply ergonomic principles routinely
Agree to not ignore discomfort.
Identify adjustments to the work environment as a means to improve.
body position and minimize stress.
Recognize that many small changes can solve problems.
Topics
The course presents interactive instruction covering the following topical areas:
Positions and Posture
Benefit
Neutral position
Bending and twisting
Sitting
Lumbar support
Chair height
Head and neck position
Bifocals
Computer monitor and holding phone
Arm position
Arm position, keyboard
Chair and keyboard adjustments
Adjusting your workspace
Hands, Wrists, and Arms
Vulnerability
Neutral position
Palm rest
Mouse, location
Mouse, hand position
Visual Comfort
Eye strain
Glare
Backlighting
Reflected light
Movement and Stretching
Movement
Planning your tasks
Breaks
Lower back stretch
Forearm stretch
Neck and shoulder stretches
Benefits
Putting it All Together
Your role
It's up to you
Performance Objectives
This course will measure mastery on each of the following performance objectives. Upon completion, workers will be able to...
Use proper body position and posture
Explain how to apply ergonomics to individual jobs.
Explain the benefits of good body position and movement.
Identify neutral position for the spine while the body is in a sitting position.
Identify neutral position for standing.
Identify the natural sight line when the neck is in neutral position.
Adjust workspace to improve body position and posture
Choose a chair with lumbar support to restore back's S-curve.
Cite chair height adjustment as solution to pressure on back of legs.
Cite foot rest as solution to pressure on back of legs while sitting.
Analyze a head and neck position problem.
Recommend a solution to a head and neck position problem.
Recognize adjustments that can improve head and neck position.
Use proper hand, wrist and arm position and movement
Explain why hands and wrists are vulnerable to stress and injury.
Recognize proper wrist position while typing.
Describe the proper position for the mouse and mouse pad.
Identify proper hand and finger position on mouse.
Relate poor mouse position to upper back, neck, shoulder and arm pain.
Maintain visual comfort
Relate glare and poor lighting to eye strain, headaches, and inefficiency.
Identify the two types of glare that concern us most.
Choose appropriate solutions for reflected glare problems.
Choose appropriate solutions for backlight glare problems.
Maintain a wide range of motion throughout the day
Cite the benefit of building a wide range of motion into our daily lives.
List ways to improve range of motion during the day.
Describe how to stretch the lower back.
Describe how to reduce tightness in the forearm.
Identify exercises that help reduce tension in the neck and shoulder.
Apply ergonomic principles routinely
Agree to not ignore discomfort.
Identify adjustments to the work environment as a means to improve.
body position and minimize stress.
Recognize that many small changes can solve problems.
About The Training Provider: Technical Presentations
Technical Presentations - Technical Presentations is a full-service safety training company. We offer both instructor-based and computer-based training, and we are uniquely qualified to provide the best mix of both types of training to satisfy the culture and needs of your company. We work closely with Multi-Media Access, Inc. and Mastery Technologies, Inc. to deliver off-the-shelf courses and to customize existing...
