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Office Ergonomics: Working from home - Coggle Diagram
Office Ergonomics: Working from home
RED Feelings
positive beliefs towards ergonomics
dont want any injuries as sitting down more than ever
in control of my own environment
can adapt to just me as I am the only user
BLUE Overview
Window on south side, on the right side of the desk
prolonged sitting for 2-3 hours
Studying in own office at home
typing on laptap
no seperate mouse
no seperate keyboard
writing down notes
most sitting I have been doing in a long time
GREEN Creativity
cut down the height of the char or buy new chair
buy mouse and seperate key board for laptop
walk to pick up items from printer instead of letting it pile up.
every 20 min, get up for a cup of tea or glass of water, do dishes or laundry
water not in bottle on desk
change temperature to suit, not just put up with it
if glare present, change angle of screen or pull down blind.
artificial light place on Left side of desk, not right
laptap placed on big books to raise at eye level
drink water or cup of tea standing upright
when phone rings, stand up and walk around when talking
BLACK Difficulties
effort and tools required to cut down chair legs
chair too high for desk
laptap placed on books to ensure correct visual height
reaching forward to use keyboard
resting lower arms on books to provide stability for lower back
increasing pressure on carpal tunnel musculature
glare present when turning on standing lamp
prolonged seating posture varying from neutral spine
increased risk of musculo skeletal injury
YELLOW Benefits
improved efficiency
reduce work related musculo skeletal stress injuries
decrease time taken for study
improve morale
looking after my own body
WHITE Information:
Human:ME
good strenght and endurance
no previous injuries
height average caucasian female
skilled in typing and IT
General health good
mental health good
mostly not stressed apart from when deadlines for assessments are due
wanting to make home office as efficient as possible to reduce risk of injury
mangeable workload
motivated to make changes as required within limit
cognition intact
No motor skills issues
Glasses required for long distance reading
Task:Studying
Sitting for up to 2-3 without getting up
slight lumbar flexion, Thoracic kyphosis, shoulder protraction and chin protraction present as chair too high for table
typing on keyboard of laptop, leaning forwards and leaning lower arms on books that increase height of laptop
Rest period after AVG 2 hours
typing and writing quick
low forces required
no vibration
stable load
writing in zone of optimum reach
Environment
Thermal: heater and fan present in room. Able to adjust to myself as only one in room
Illumination: window on right side of desk, able to use blind if glare present. Standing lamp on Right side of desk as power point on that side
limited noise
no vibrations
no chemical or smells
white colour scheme-neutral
laptop place on books