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THAT FEELS BETTER! Ergonomics for your Temporary Home Office ICW - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
THAT FEELS BETTER! Ergonomics for your Temporary Home Office ICW - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
THAT FEELS BETTER! Ergonomics for your Temporary Home Office ICW Group Risk Management TODAYS SPEAKER Brian Pinon Risk Management Technical Specialist ICW Group TOPICS: Ergonomic Risks At-Home Workstations Adjustments for Comfort
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TOPICS:
Ergonomic Risks At-Home Workstations Adjustments for Comfort Locating Support & Resources
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TOPICS:
Ergonomic Risks At-Home Workstations Adjustments for Comfort Support & Resources
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Who Who Mana nages E s Ergon
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Employees control their own comfort
- Need to recognize what causes
discomfort
- Need to be able to adjust to relieve
the discomfort
- Must own Breaks and Rest periods
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Wha What a are the he R Risk sks? s?
- Awkward positions and postures
- Static positions and postures
- Repetitive motion
- Contact stress
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What a t are th the S Symp ympto toms ms?
- Numbness
- Tingling
- Soreness
- Feeling stiff, decreased range of
motion
- Pain that worsens over time
- Burning sensation
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Where are th these Symp ympto toms ms?
- Back
- Neck
- Legs, knees, ankles
- Arms, elbows
- Hands, wrists
- Head, eyes
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TOPICS:
Ergonomic Risks At-Home Workstations Adjustments for Comfort Support & Resources
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TOPICS:
Ergonomic Risks At-Home Workstations Adjustments for Comfort Support & Resources
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Achieve relaxed and neutral neck, shoulder, back and wrist postures
- Elbows hanging by your side
- Wrists at elbow height
- Wrist and hand straight for keyboarding
- Monitor at eye height when sitting
- Feet flat on floor or footrest
- Knees about same height as hips
In S Summa mmary.. ...
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- Use household items:
― Boxes to elevate computer and monitor
(use plugin keyboard and mouse)
― Pillows for low back support and to raise
seated height
― Cover windows to minimize glare ― Box or other stable item as footrest
- See checklist for ideas
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- Once an hour - Stand up and move
around your home
- Stretch often to relieve stiffness and
discomfort
- Look away from monitors
periodically to reduce eye strain
In S Summa mmary.. ...
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TOPICS:
Ergonomic Risks At-Home Workstations Adjustments for Comfort Support & Resources
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ICW ICW Gr Group P
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Websi bsite!
Find all resources!
- Safety and Risk
Management area!
- Safety Webinars
- That Feels Better!
Ergonomics for your Temporary Home Office
icwgroup.com/safety
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ICW ICW Gr Group P
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Websi bsite!
AT HOME EDITION
- Checklist for your
home office setup
- Stretching
- Ergo Breaks
- Eye Strain
icwgroup.com/safety
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