ERGONOMIC GUIDELINES FOR ARRANGING A COMPUTER WORKSTATION

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CREATING A GOOD ERGONOMIC WORKING STATION IS....

IMPORTANT TO PROTECT YOUR HEALTH!!!



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  • How will the computer be used?
  • What kind of computer will be used?
  • What furniture will you used?
  • What chair will be used?
  • What kind of work will the computer be used for?
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    Who will be using the computer?

    If the computer will only by one person then the arrangement can be optimized for that person size and shape, and features such as an adjustable height chair may be unnecessary.If going to be used by several people, you need to create an arrangement that most closely satisfies the needs of the extremes, that is the smallest and tallest, thinnest and broadest person, as well as those in between these extremes.

    How long will people be using the computer?

    If it's a few minutes a day then ergonomic issues may not be a high priority.If it's more than one hour per day it is advisable to create an ergonomic.If it's more than 4 hours then you should immediately implement an ergonomic arrangement.
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    Desktops

           Most ergonomic guidelines for computer workstation arrangement assume that you will be using the desktop system whre the        computer screen is separate from the keyboard.

    Laptop Computer

           are going in popularity and are great for short periods of computer work.

    Furniture to use

           make sure that the computers are placed on a stable working surface room for proper arrangement.If this work surface is going        to be used for writing on paper as well as computer use a flat surface that is between 28"-30" above the floor.You should consider        attaching a keyboard/mouse tray system to your work surface.

    The chair

           Choose a comfortable to seat on and has a good backseat that provides lumbar support.If more than one person will be using the        computer,consider buying and a chair with several ergonomic features.

    Word Processing

           arranging the best keyboard/mouse is high priority.

    Surfing the net, graphic design

               arranging the best mouse position is a high priority

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    Data entry

           arranging the best numeric keypad/keyboard is a high priority

    Games

           arranging the best keyboard/mouse/game pad is a high priority.





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