Ergonomics and Health Risks

By: Ethan C, Ethan F,

Jenna, Taylor
Table of Contents
● What is ergonomics
● Statistics
● Benefits
● Effects
● Musculoskeletal Injuries
● Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
● Office Factors
● Mouse & Keyboard
● Desk & Chair
● Workplace Environment
● Our Opinion
● News Article
 ● Worker’s efficiency in their working
What is ergonomics? environment
● Most effective way to use your
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environment
● Tools and equipment used for your job
● Employee’s health is affected by
workplace factors
● Can have positive and negative
outcomes
● Help prevent MSI’s
 ● In 2013 380,600 injuries because
Statistics unsafe workplace
● In 2001 5.2 million occupational injury
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among workers.
● Each year, MSI’s more than $15 billion
in worker compensation costs.
Benefits of an ●
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Less employee turnover
Saves money
ergonomically ● Happier

designed workplace ●
●
Healthier
Higher productivity
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● Less stress and fatigue
Effects of a workplace ● Poor ergonomics can cause
that is not designed ●
musculoskeletal disorders
Poor ergonomics can cause back
ergonomically injuries
● Poor ergonomics can cause
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headaches & migraines
● Poor ergonomics can cause a stiff
neck
● Poor ergonomics can cause ‘trigger
finger’
● Poor ergonomics can cause ganglion
cysts
Musculoskeletal ●
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A repetitive strain injury
When the same task is executed
Injuries continuously
● Causes pain on muscles, nerves and
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tendons
● Symptoms include pain, swelling and
tiredness
● Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
● Ergonomically designed workplaces
prevents MSI’s to occur
● MSI’s cause limited or restricted work
time
Carpal Tunnel ● Nerves used over and over with the
wrong equipment
Syndrome ● A lot of time sitting at a computer
station typing
● Nerves are compressed
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● Causes pain and numbness
● Surgery
Office Factors that ● High Task Repetition

impact ergonomics ● Forceful Exertions

● Repetitive/Sustained Awkward
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Mouse and ● Proper positions can help prevent
injuries
Keyboard ● Keyboard should be 1-2 inches above
thighs
● Keyboard should be positioned slightly
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downwards away from yourself
● Keyboard and mouse should be
shoulder distance apart
 ● Height - your thighs
Desk and Chair should roughly parallel
to the floor
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● Recline slightly
● Sit back in the chair

● Have enough room

around you
● Have enough room
under the desk
● Edges of desk should
be round and smooth
● Medium to light
coloured surface
Workplace
Environment
● Temperature-15C to 22C
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● Lighting- low and glare free
● Air Circulation- a lot but no drafts
● Cleanliness- cleaned on a regular
basis
Our Opinion on the ● Safe working environments are
important for many reasons
Topic ● Ergonomics are important for
efficiency and productivity
● Ergonomics contribute to your
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success
● Having good ergonomics helps the
owner and the business
 This is a news article about the effects or ergonomics:

News article ● McCleave-Kennedy, an educational

assistant got injured 8 times because

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of her workplace

● 228 workplace-related fatalities in

Ontario

● injuries in province increased by 33%

since 2015

● leads to sickness, injury, stress and

breakdown in family relationships

 Ethan:

https://diamondwellness.com/6-ways-poor-ergonomics-can-negative-

Bibliography consequences-health/

https://ergo-plus.com/ergonomic-risk-factors/

Jenna:

“Ergonomics Fact Sheet.” OPSEU, Ontario Public Service Employees Union,

2019, opseu.org/information/ergonomics-fact-sheet.

“Health & Safety.” Musculoskeletal Injuries, Ontario Secondary School Teachers'

Federation, 2019, www.osstf.on.ca/en-CA/services/health-safety/information-
bulletins/musculoskeletal-injuries.aspx.

“Office Injury Statistics – Rethink What You Know About Office Injuries.”
Aftermath, Aftermath Services, 2017, www.aftermath.com/content/office-injury-
statistics/

Prevention of Musculoskeletal Injuries in Poultry Processing. 2013, Occupational

Safety and Health Association.https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3213.pdf

“UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR.” Occupational Safety and Health

Administration, www.osha.gov/SLTC/ergonomics/.
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Bibliography
https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-set-up-an-ergonomic-workstation/

https://ergo-plus.com/workplace-ergonomics-benefits/

https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/carpal-tunnel-
syndrome/

https://www.pinnacleoffice.ca/importance-ergonomics-workplace/

Ethan:

https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/ergonomics/

https://www.cdc.gov/workplacehealthpromotion/health-
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https://www.aftermath.com/content/office-injury-statistics/
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