Ergonomics in the Office
Mouse use of more than 20 hours per week, and increasing years of computer mouse use has been associated with an increase in musculoskeletal injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome.
"The employer must eliminate or, if that is not practicable, minimize the risk of musculoskeletal injury to workers" - WorkSafeBC Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 4.50
Services
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Initial evaluation to review workplace tools, equipment, work tasks, workplace layout, and workplace environment (e.g. lighting) and determine ergonomic requirements for the elimination and or reduction of awkward postures, magnitude and duration of forces, repetition and contact stresses. (Estimated 1 1/2 hours)
Follow-up sesssion(s) to select and trial ergonomic options, and set-up workplace so that ergonomic risk factors are effectively eliminated or reduced.
Conducting surface electromyography to measure the muscle activity and fatigue associated with computer mouse and keyboard use, and workplace design.
- Use of three-dimensional human digital imaging to show recommended workplace layout and desired postures.
- Demonstration and training of 'Voice to text' technology, click-less and antifatigue software to reduce repetitive keying, mouses clicking and establish work-rest regime based on keyboard and mouse input.
- Development of training manuals and inservicing to support participative ergonomics within the workplace.