ergonomics+and+health

__Definition:__ Ergonomics ** is the science of designing the job, equipment, and workplace to fit the worker. Proper ergonomic design is necessary to prevent repetitive strain injuries, which can develop over time and can lead to long-term disability.
 * __Ergonomics & Health__ **

__**Types of Ergonomic Issues:**__ stall an anti-glare screen. Adjust the brightness controls on the screen until they are comfortable to your eyes.
 * Eye Strain**: Position your terminal at right angles to the window if possible; avoid facing directly into bright light (coming at you from behind your computer screen). I


 * Carpal Tunnel Syndrome**: Adjust your chair or table height to have your elbow angle at 90-100 degrees. Position your keyboard so that you don't have to bend your hands uncomfortably upward to reach the keys; place a raised wrist rest on the table in front of the keyboard if necessary. Clinch your fists, hold for one second, then stretch your fingers out wide and hold for 5 seconds. Organize your workday, if possible, to intersperse other tasks with your computer work so that you're not sitting at the computer for several hours without a break. Variety is key. Hold the mouse loosely and click lightly.

Your employer should ensure that you dont have any ergonomic issues. You'd should have an ergonomic chair that supports your spine, desk at the right height
 * Neck and Back Strain**: Check your posture - sit up straight. Thanks Mom. The monitor screen surface should be approximately 18-24 inches away from your torso. Preferably chairs should be on wheels, have backrest tilt adjustment, and have arms. Be sure you have enough desktop space for work papers and other equipment.


 * __Definition:__**
 * Health ** is the safety you have around your workplace, job, or area of which you work at your computer. The safety isnt to do with your anatomy while working, but it's to do with your physical health directly with a computer. E.g. tripping over a cable.


 * __Top Workplace Hazards__ {**[|**click here for source**]**}**


 * Falls -** __[|Falling over equipment and cables.]__


 * Machinery -** [|__Overhead hoists and cranes__]


 * Moving vehicles -** [|__Ergonomics of driving__]


 * Overexertion -** [|__Repetitive Strain Injury__], [|__Musculoskeletal Injuries (MSIs)__], and [|__Fatigue__]


 * Electrical hazards -** [|__Work in Proximity To Live Electrical Installations__] - H[|__igh-Voltage Hazards Inside Electrostatic Imaging and Burning Equipment__]


 * Confined space -** [|__Safe Practice Guide: Entry and Work in a Confined Space__]