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Comfortable, adjustable, ergonomically designed furniture. er·go·nom·ics “ an applied science concerned with designing and arranging things people use so that the people and things interact most efficiently and safely -- called also human engineering ”. CHOOSING YOUR WORKSTATION.
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er·go·nom·ics “an applied science concerned with designing and arranging things people use so that the people and things interact most efficiently and safely -- called also human engineering”
CHOOSING YOUR WORKSTATION Things to consider: • Desk • Computer • Keyboard trays and mechanisms • Document holders
WORKSTATION “Ergonomic work station set-up: alignment of keyboard, document and monitor precludes dangerous twisting and minimizes the risk of associated injuries.”
Furniture Tables and Desks Centennial Line Adjustable Workstation File cabinets Bookcases
Tables and Desks • E-class JORO tables -electric and manual adjustability allows for mobility and a variety of sitting/standing positions
Primary Work Stations are available as right or left handed stations electric, crank or incremental adjustment. By JORO Centennial Adjustable Workstations
Keyboard trays and mechanisms • 7635 arm has a 5,5". Articulating keyboard arms with lever less height adjustment and T-handle tilt. No knobs to tighten or loosen. • Cobra Arm keyboard mechanism fits any keyboard tray. Easily adjustable; just lift keyboard platform, move to desired position and release. Slim profile maximizes knee space. • Teflon glide and tilt adjustment at neutral position. Spring assisted height adjustment. Universal tray, will fit to all platforms. Cobra Arm keyboard mechanism 7635 arm for keyboard
Keyboard Trays and Mechanisms ISE HPD17F Corner keyboard • ISE HPD17F Corner keyboard platform with mouse forwardThe solution for that corner workstation. Comes with palm rest. Choose any mechanism to go with this platform Straight keyboard platform ISE HP-28F Mouse Forward Keyboard platform • Corner makers transform a L-shaped desk into a corner workstation by attaching a platform to the 90 degree corner. Requires a keyboard platform and articulating mechanism to complete this transformation. Corner Maker
Choosing Your Keyboard mechs and trays • At the keyboard, wrists should be elevated, hands should not be up at a positive angle carpel tunnel • Keyboard with tray should be pulled in so your bicep and forearm are perpendicular, no reaching as this will cause strain on shoulders
Ergo Articulating Arm Rests • For the prevention of carpal tunnel syndrome are achieved when the bottom of the Ergo-rest arm pads are positioned level with the lowest keys of the keyboard.
Computer Accessories • Clear mouse bridge- for bringing your mouse closer, avoid reaching, prevent shoulder and arm strain • Wrist rests for keyboard and mouse- elevate wrists so they are at a negative angle -prevention of carpel tunnel
DocumentHolders 2 • ECH-200 Retractable In Line Copy Holder -put your computer on top and slide the copy holder underneath when not in use • Vision Vu Document Stand 14DC -also comes in 18” • Easy Reader Clipboard • Vu Ryte Document Station 18SL/18KB -angle and height adjustable • Pageboy book holder • Fellowes BookLift Copy Holder F-2100 -has clips to hold pages in place 1 3 4 6 5
Choosing Your Chair • Seat height • Seat pan depth • Head rest • Arm rests • Back rests • Movement
Musculoskeletal Disorder “musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) ...constitute the largest job-related illness and injury problem in the U.S. today. Contact stress affects the soft tissue on the fingers, palms, forearms, thighs, shins and feet. This contact may inhibit blood flow, tendon and muscle movement and nerve function."
Proper Sitting Position A negative slope keyboard in a lowered position keeps wrists straight (neutral posture), opens up elbow angles and hip angles, keeps shoulders neutral and encourages recline, which reduces stress on the spine.
Workplace Problems and Solutions Problems 1. Neck tension, tightness, upper back and shoulder discomfort -Hands and arms not supported while typing 2. Hand, wrist and lower arm discomfort. The wrist is deviated in an unnatural position. 3. Lower back pain discomfort -Lumbar curvature is not being maintained and supported. 4. Thigh discomfort. -Too much pressure on the thigh because chair is too high and legs are dangling. Solutions 1.For typing tasks, adjust the armrests to the correct height and angle to support the weight of the arms and use palm rest or wrist rest. 2.Set the keyboard and/or calculator to produce a neutral wrist position. 3. Bring backrest closer by tilting forward, and adjust height of lumbar curvature of backrest. It should be slightly above the pelvis to provide support in the lumbar region (lower back). 4. Lower chair height so that feet are supporting feet and lower legs only.
Seat Height Adjustability feet to be flat on the ground to avoid stress on your hips and lower back Arm Height Keep forearm at right angles to your shoulders This will keep your shoulders and neck muscles relaxed Arm Width Increase distance between seat cushion and arm. For optimum comfort and support, your arms should rest at shoulder width Adjustability
Adjustability Con’t The height of the back can be individually adjusted for lumbar support. The independent back angle adjustment allows the users to adjust backrest angle while seated and than release to lock on desired position. By sliding the seat cushion forward or backward; the support for the legs can be individually adjusted.
A. Tension of rocking mechanism B. Rocking mechanism C. Height of chair D. Angle of back rest E. Height of back rest F. Seat depth Adjustability in the Chair F A B C D E
Knee tilt mechanism: this gives a chair the ability to free float smoothly within a wide range The fulcrum for the rocking mechanism is near the knees to allow for further forward motion Multi-tilt vs Knee Tilt Knee tilt Multi-tilt Multi-tilt mechanism: fulcrum in the middle creates less range -there is an extra lever to angle the seat pan further
Knee Tilt Mechanism • Features for knee tilt: • Back pan tilt • Raising/lowering chair • Rocking the chair 1 2 3
Standard Systems “Standard Systemsis one of the leading designers and manufacturers of ergonomic seating; Based in New Westminster, British Columbia, we ship our products throughout Canada, the United States, Europe and Asia.”
Standard Systems SS 5105KT SS 5101 MT SS4100 MT SS 8701 SS 4101 MT
“The Saffron MT chairs are the first to be recognized by the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.” ErgoCentric
ErgoCentric: Geo chairs Geo High-back Knee tilt Geo X Highback KT GeoCentric Midback Multi-tilt
Ergocentric: Saffron chairs Saffron III MT Ergo-Centric Saffron I Saffron IV KT Saffron II
Ergocentric: drafting chairs Fabric Vinyl Fabric Vinyl Ergo Ind L2F Tilt Vinyl Ergo Ind SF Tilt Vinyl Ergo Ind SC tilt Ergo Ind LC tilt
Ergocentric: stools/sit stand Ergo Ind Spider Stool Ergo Ind Star Base Stool Ergo Ind Scooter Stool Ergo Upholstered Spider Sit Stand Ergo-Industrial Sit Stand Ergo-Upholstered sit stand
NEUTRAL POSTURE http://www.igoergo.ca/videos/ “This natural, stress free position is the body s preferred posture, similar to the free floating posture experienced when you totally relax in a swimming pool, or the posture typically associated with astronauts floating in space.” Neutral Posture
Neutral Posture Neutral Posture Ab Stool RIO 2234 Neutral Posture 8000 H1 Series RIO 2236 Neutral Posture 8000 Series Neutral Posture Prop Stool
Humanscale Freedom F300G Stool Freedom F214G Highback Freedom F114G Medback Liberty
The obusULTRAforme chair with Moller back support system: The back is composed of three natural curves. Ideally these curves form an “S” shape. Maintaining this “S” shape is imperative to avoiding pain and injury over time. Global: Obus Forme Obus Forme 4470 Obus Forme 4430 Obus Forme 4432 Obus Forme 4434
Global Global Concorde Global Tyson 8601MT Global Scale 3021-3 Global Maxima II 2438-16
Global Global Ride 2621-1 Global Ride 2621-1 Global Ride 2631-1
Horizon Horizon Steno Chair 122 Horizon 1410 Horizon drafting stool Horizon stand star
Dauphin Dauphin 103-4 tall back Dauphin 102-4 mid back
The smooth pivoting action, encourages changes in the positions of hips, legs, ankles and lower back muscles which helps reduce static muscle loading and thereby avoids the fatigue that can result from sitting in one position all day long. Ergocentric Foot Flexor
ISE Slant Board 2015P"This slant board allows you to position your work to an angle that best reduces neck, back and eye strain. Comes with a palm rest easy on the wrists when writing. Available in black only. ISE Slant Board 2015P
The zero-gravity technology is credited to the scientists and doctors at NASA has the following benefits: -Less pressure on the spine -Reduced muscle tension -Less pressure on the heart and expanded lung capacity -Increased circulation and increased blood oxygen levels BackSaver Zero-Gravity Recliner 100 Series
Comfort Plus Anti-Fatigue Mat Comfort Plus 2' x 3" Anti Fatigue Mats are ergonomically designed to prevent fatigue, back strain, and muscle pain in individuals who stand in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
The original award-winning Obus Forme Backrest Support. Includes a removable lumbar pad. Available in black, blue, grey, green, or burgundy. Obus Forme Backrest
The Evolution Chair The Evolution Chair™ keeps your muscles active while you are seated. This not only holds you in the correct position for your spine but also allows you to build your core strength while you sit.
-This enables one to take the pressure of the spine -Keeps spine erect -Puts more pressure on the knees Global 2143 Kneeling Chair
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