Ergonomic workplace
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Wilson
FROM: Administrative Assistant
DATE: January 26, 2014
RE: New Workstation
In order to create ergonomic workplace we need take into consideration a number of components, which must comply with healthy, comfortable and productive working environment.
Vision related concerns and recommendations
Inappropriate vision equipment in the office can result in:
eyestrain eye irritation blurred vision burning eyes trouble in seeing document on screen headaches Computer Vision Syndrome
To avoid above we need think carefully about correct lightning. Good visual area should:
have adequate light, coming from right direction and won`t cause conceal shadows brightness and contrast controllers properly adjusted provide correct type of light installed blinds or curtains on windows
We need take into account the fact that monitors are source of light and can cause glare, and acts as a mirror. Monitor should:
be a high resolution size of monitor should be appropriate to the size of the office monitor viewing distance should be about arm’s length away
Posture related concerns and recommendations
MSD is the most common physical problem resulting from poor ergonomics, to avoid this serious body condition workstation should be adjustable and equipped with the following:
adjustable and detachable keyboards display screens that tilt up and down flexible copyholders which reduce the distance between the screen and source of material fully adjustable chair (height, backrest, armrest) which allows the blood circulate freely in the legs and feet headset phone or hands free, which improve head position
Environmental concerns and recommendations
Environmental variables include thinks like:
Furniture: desk or work surface should be sufficiently large to allow a flexible layout of the related equipment, and work documents, and appropriate legroom. Fully adjustable chair
Workstation
TO: Mr. Wilson
FROM: Administrative Assistant
DATE: January 26, 2014
RE: New Workstation
In order to create ergonomic workplace we need take into consideration a number of components, which must comply with healthy, comfortable and productive working environment.
Vision related concerns and recommendations
Inappropriate vision equipment in the office can result in:
eyestrain eye irritation blurred vision burning eyes trouble in seeing document on screen headaches Computer Vision Syndrome
To avoid above we need think carefully about correct lightning. Good visual area should:
have adequate light, coming from right direction and won`t cause conceal shadows brightness and contrast controllers properly adjusted provide correct type of light installed blinds or curtains on windows
We need take into account the fact that monitors are source of light and can cause glare, and acts as a mirror. Monitor should:
be a high resolution size of monitor should be appropriate to the size of the office monitor viewing distance should be about arm’s length away
Posture related concerns and recommendations
MSD is the most common physical problem resulting from poor ergonomics, to avoid this serious body condition workstation should be adjustable and equipped with the following:
adjustable and detachable keyboards display screens that tilt up and down flexible copyholders which reduce the distance between the screen and source of material fully adjustable chair (height, backrest, armrest) which allows the blood circulate freely in the legs and feet headset phone or hands free, which improve head position
Environmental concerns and recommendations
Environmental variables include thinks like:
Furniture: desk or work surface should be sufficiently large to allow a flexible layout of the related equipment, and work documents, and appropriate legroom. Fully adjustable chair
Workstation