erganomics, health and safety

What is Erganomics?

Science of designing safe ans comfortable equipment and furniture including mouse and keyboard.

A safe and comfortable environment has:

• No trailing wires
• no food and drinks near the computer
• No overload of electrical sockets
• Enough space around the computer
• Appropriate heating and ventilation
• Enough light in the room with no glare or reflections
• Strong desk to support computer
• Regular breaks

Exampe of good erganomic practice

• head upright and over shoulders.
• eyes looking slightly downward(30° from the horizontal line of sight) Without bending the neck
• Back should be supported with the backrest of a chair that promotes the natural curve of the lower back.
• Elbows should be bent at 90°, forearms horizontal, and shoulders relaxed but not depressed.
• Thighs should be bent horizontal with a 90° to 110° on the hip.
• Feet should be fully supported, flat on the floor. If not possible - supported by footrest.

Back problems: Computer users can suffer from back problems due to poor posture or a bad chair. These can be solved by adjustable…