Engineering Ergonomics Workstation Evaluation Project

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Using OSHA's e-Tool evaluate your workstation. You may evaluate your home workstation, or you may evaluate your work workstation. OSHA Computer Workstation eTool Analyze each no answer, and determine what you will need to do to create an Ergonomic Hazard-free Workstation for yourself. You will have a line of analysis for each of the thirty-three different questions asked. WORKING POSTURES - The workstation is designed or arranged for doing computer tasks so it allows your... 1. Head and neck to be upright, or in-line with the torso (not bent down/back). If "no" refer to Monitors, Chairs and Work Surfaces. o Analysis 2. Head, neck, and trunk to face forward (not twisted). If "no" refer to Monitors or Chairs. o Analysis 3. Trunk to be perpendicular to floor (may lean back into backrest but not forward). If "no" refer to Chairs or Monitors. o Analysis 4. Shoulders and upper arms to be in-line with the torso, generally about perpendicular to the floor and relaxed (not elevated or stretched forward). If "no" refer to Chairs. o Analysis 5. Upper arms and elbows to be close to the body (not extended outward). If "no" refer to Chairs, Work Surfaces, Keyboards, and Pointers. o Analysis 6. Forearms, wrists, and hands to be straight and in-line (forearm at about 90 degrees to the upper arm). If "no" refer to Chairs, Keyboards, Pointers. o Analysis 7. Wrists and hands to be straight (not bent up/down or sideways toward the little finger). If "no" refer to Keyboards, or Pointers. o Analysis 8. Thighs to be parallel to the floor and the lower legs to be perpendicular to floor (thighs may be slightly elevated above knees). If "no" refer to Chairs or Work Surfaces. o Analysis 9. Feet rest flat on the floor or are supported by a stable footrest. If "no" refer to Chairs, Work Surfaces. o Analysis SEATING - Consider these points when evaluating the chair... "No" answers to any of these questions should prompt a review of Chairs. 1. Backrest provides support for your lower back (lumbar area). o Analysis 2. Seat width and depth accommodate the specific user (seat pan not too big/small). o Analysis 3. Seat front does not press against the back of your knees and lower legs (seat pan not too long). o Analysis 4. Seat has cushioning and is rounded with a "waterfall" front (no sharp edge). o Analysis 5. Armrests, if used, support both forearms while you perform computer tasks and they do not interfere with movement. o Analysis KEYBOARD/INPUT DEVICE - Consider these points when evaluating the keyboard or pointing device. The keyboard/input device is designed or arranged for doing computer tasks so the… "No" answers to any of these questions should prompt a review of Keyboards, Pointers, or Wrist Rests. 1. Keyboard/input device platform(s) is stable and large enough to hold a keyboard and an input device. o Analysis 2. Input device (mouse or trackball) is located right next to your keyboard so it can be operated without reaching. o Analysis 3. Input device is easy to activate and the shape/size fits your hand (not too big/small). o Analysis 4. Wrists and hands do not rest on sharp or hard edges. o Analysis MONITOR - Consider these points when evaluating the monitor. The monitor is designed or arranged for computer tasks so the… "No" answers to any of these questions should prompt a review of Monitors or Lighting/Glare. 1. Top of the screen is at or below eye level so you can read it without bending your head or neck down/back. o Analysis 2. User with bifocals/trifocals can read the screen without bending the head or neck backward. o Analysis 3. Monitor distance allows you to read the screen without leaning your head, neck or trunk forward/backward. o Analysis 4. Monitor position is directly in front of you so you don't have to twist your head or neck. o Analysis 5. Glare (for example, from windows, lights) is not reflected on your screen which can cause you to assume an awkward posture to clearly see information on your screen. o Analysis WORK AREA - Consider these points when evaluating the desk and workstation. The work area is designed or arranged for doing computer tasks so the… 1. Thighs have sufficient clearance space between the top of the thighs and your computer table/keyboard platform (thighs are not trapped). o Analysis 2. Legs and feet have sufficient clearance space under the work surface so you are able to get close enough to the keyboard/input device. o Analysis ACCESSORIES - Check to see if the… "No" answers to any of these questions should prompt a review of Work Surfaces, Document Holders, Wrist Rests or Telephones. Document holder, if provided, is stable and large enough to hold documents. o Analysis 2. Document holder, if provided, is placed at about the same height and distance as the monitor screen so there is little head movement, or need to re-focus, when you look from the document to the screen. o Analysis 3. Wrist/palm rest, if provided, is padded and free of sharp or square edges that push on your wrists. 1. Analysis Wrist/palm rest, if provided, allows you to keep your forearms, wrists, and hands straight and in-line when using the keyboard/input device. o Analysis 5. Telephone can be used with your head upright (not bent) and your shoulders relaxed (not elevated) if you do computer tasks at the same time. o Analysis o 4. GENERAL "No" answers to any of these questions should prompt a review of Chairs, Work Surfaces, or Work Processes. Workstation and equipment have sufficient adjustability so you are in a safe working posture and can make occasional changes in posture while performing computer tasks. o Analysis 2. Computer workstation, components and accessories are maintained in serviceable condition and function properly. o Analysis 3. Computer tasks are organized in a way that allows you to vary tasks with other work activities, or to take micro-breaks or recovery pauses while at the computer workstation. o Analysis 1.
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WORKING POSTURES - The Workarea Is Arranged or Designed For Doing PC Tasks So It
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1. No,
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Analysis - Picking a appropriate PC and situating it in a suitable position minimize
exposure to overhead glare, awkward postures, and forceful exertions. This
helps prevent possible health effects for example, eye stretch, fatigue, and neck
pain and back agony.
Considering viewing from distance for improvement of our monitor workstation.
Hazards effect- Computers situated very near or very far away distance may
leads you assume awkward body positions that may prompt eye eyestrain. The
possible solution for this effect.
Solutions- Sit at a comfortable distance from the screen where you can without
much of a stretch read all content with your head and torso in an upright
posture and your back supported by your seat and Give satisfactory table space
between the user and the screen.

2. No,
When referring to monitor
Analysis- A chair that is properly-planned and properly balanced is a basic components
of a safe and profitable PC work area. To ensure that the seat will give satisfactory
support, it is significant that you evaluate various seats before obtaining any. To
consider in making a safe and productive workstation the following parts of the chair
are significant component: backrest, armrest, base and seat.
Backrest - The backrest ought to fit in with the natural bend of your back, and give
satisfactory lumbar support.
Seat- The seat ought to be comfortable and enable your feet to lay level on the floor or
footrest.
Armrest - Armrests, whenever provided, ought to be soft, enable your shoulders to relax
and your elbows to remain nearby to your body.
Base- The seat ought to have a five-leg base with casters that permit simple movement
along the floor.
3. Trunk to be perpendicularly to floor (may lean back into backrest but not forward). Yes
4. Upper arms and Shoulder to be in same position line with the torso, generally about 900
to the ground and relaxed (not stretched or elevated forwards). Yes

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5. Yes
6. No,
a. When referring to desk.
Analysis- A well-planned and suitably-adjusted work area will give sufficient clearance
to your legs, permit proper positioning of PC components and accessories, and limit
awkward postures and exertions. The installation, setup, and configuration of
comfortable and productive workstations entails the following:
• Work area surface ought to allow you to place the screen straightforwardly
before you, at any rate twenty inches long.
• Avoid storing items, such as a CPU, under desks.
• A variety of working postures should be accommodated by desk.
b. When referring to keyboard
Analysis - Legitimate choice and arrangement of the PC keyboard helps reduce exposure
to awkward postures, reiteration, and contact pressure. when evaluating your PC one
should consider the following factor:
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You should put your keyboard directly in front of you.
You should relax your shoulders and elbows near body.
Your wrists ought to be straight and in-accordance with your lower arms.

c. When referring to Pointer/Mouse
Analysis- Pointing gadgets, for example, a mouse currently come in numerous
configurations, size, and shape. In addition to the ordinary mouse, there are
fingertip joysticks, trackballs, touch pad and pucks, to give some examples. Selection
and placement of a pointer/mouse is a significant factor in making a safe PC
workstation. When evaluating your PC work area the following factor should be considered
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The mouse should be kept closer to the keyboard
You also have alternative hands which you use to operate the pointer/mouse
.You can also use keyboard shortcut to minimize extended use

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b. When referring to keyboard
Analysis – correct choice and alignment of the PC keyboard helps minimize exposure to
awkward postures, reiteration, and contact pressure. Consider the following factors
when evaluating your computer workstation:
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You should put your keyboard directly in front of you.
You should relax your shoulders and your elbows near your body.
Your wrists ought to be straight...