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Sitting at a computer This is probably the most common example people think of when discussing ergonomics, it is often known as a DSE (display screen equipment ) assessment, or work place assessment. This would include assessing whether your monitor is the correct height, is your chair adjustable, is the mouse in the right place? However it also includes organisation of your job, are you working in an efficient order, do you take enough rest breaks, is the air conditioning the correct temperature, is your management supportive? diagram
Working as a machinist or on a packing line or as a cashier These are other examples of work place assessments. In fact ergonomics can be used to assess any working environment anywhere. Other factors we consider include how noisy is your work place, is the lighting appropriate, do you get glare reflecting off surfaces, have you had sufficient training to do your job safely, are you under pressure to work as fast as your colleagues? diagram
Mowing the lawn Ergonomics also includes designing the equipment that we use. If you are especially tall, have you ever wished you could find a lawn mower that doesn’t require you to stand hunched over? If you have arthritis in your hands, have you ever found the safety handle on a lawn mower difficult to keep continuously pressed down? These are both examples of poor ergonomics. Here further consideration on designing for the people that use the equipment and using the latest technology would probably improve the comfort of mowing the lawn.
Ironing or using a push chair These are examples where largely speaking a lot of research has gone into designing the equipment to make it easier to use. There are ironing boards for very tall people, and light weight irons with comfortable handles for ease of use. Many push chairs have handles which can vary in height from very low to very high, three wheelers can be pushed with a light touch, and turning circles are much smaller for negotiating tight areas.
The dotted image represents a good neutral head, neck and back posture. The solid line shows the more commonly seen flexed posture.
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