Computer Workstation - Ergonomics for Mouse Users

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Computer Workstation -
Ergonomics for Mouse Users

• Andrew Drewczynski
• Canadian Centre for Occupational Health
• and Safety

www.ccohs.ca
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Common questions about using a computer mouse

• What can I do to avoid discomfort and/or MS
  problems while using a computer keyboard along
  with the mouse?
• What is the best position for the computer mouse?

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What is Ergonomics?

• Ergonomics is the discipline that matches
  the job to the worker
• and the product to the user.

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The Jobs Components
Workstation Furniture size shape Layout Equipment Accessories Tasks Content Variety Sequence Work-breaks Rest-breaks Worker Skills Work habits Active input Training Awareness

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Workstation One of the Jobs Most Important
Components

• No one can work safely and comfortably at a
• sub-standard workstation

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You and Your Workstation
fatigue

• www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/ergonomics/office/

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Standard Layout
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Mouse What it Does
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Mouse Common complaints
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Mouse Platform
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Mouse Platform
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Keyboard with a Touch Pad
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Keyboard with a Touch Pad
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Short Keyboard
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Where Else Can You Keep the Mouse?
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Where Else Can You Keep the Mouse?
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Proof-Reading
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Task Design Another of the Most Important
Jobs Components

• Even the best workstation does not guarantee
  comfort and safety if tasks are poorly designed

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The Jobs Components
Workstation Size Shape Accessories Equipment Layout Tasks Content Variety Sequence Work/rest-breaks Training Worker Training Skills Work habits Active input Awareness

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Work/Rest- Breaks

• Standard breaks
• Computer work
• Scheduled vs. Spontaneous Work-Breaks
• 5 10 min every hour a must
• Micro-breaks? Mini-breaks?
• What are those breaks for?
• (muscular tension must drop to 0)
• Working in a hurry

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Reduce Mouse Use

• Function Keys vs. Mouse
• Separate Typing from Mousing

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Worker The Component of Utmost Importance
Workstation Size Shape Accessories Equipment Layout Tasks Content Variety Sequence Work/rest-breaks Training Worker Training Skills Work habits Active input Awareness
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