FRIT 7739

Digital Health and Wellness

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FRIT 7739 Focus Questions

Why is Ergonomics an important

factor in Digital Health and Wellness?

What are the hazards of technology? What are solutions to maintaining a

proper workstation?

FRIT 7739 Objectives

The Participant will be able to

analyze their personal and student

workstations

evaluate ways for improving workstations suggest ways on how to improve personal
and student working conditions

FRIT 7739 ISTE-S

International Society for Technology in Education

Digital Citizenship
Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. a. Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology. b. Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity. c. Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning. d. Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship.

FRIT 7739 What is Ergonomics?

The science or study of fitting jobs to people Designing workstations, tools and work tasks for safety, efficiency and comfort A contributing factor to Digital Health and Wellness which is one of nine elements of Digital Citizenship. http://www.digitalcitizenship.n et/Nine_Elements.html
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FRIT 7739 Facts about Ergonomics?

As early as the 18th century, doctors noted that workers who were required to maintain body positions for long periods of time developed musculoskeletal problems. Muscle overuse results in tiny tears in the muscles and scarring; these contribute to inflammation and muscle stiffness. The average person working at a keyboard can perform 50,000 to 200,000 keystrokes a day. Ergonomic injuries cost Corporate America about $10 billion a year.
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What are the benefits of using Ergonomic design and principles?
Increases safety, comfort,

productivity, efficiency, and quality.

Reduces work-related

musculoskeletal disorders.
Reduces workers

compensation costs.
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FRIT 7739 What are Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)?

MSDs include injuries to the
nerves, tendons, muscles and supporting structures of the hands, wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck and low back. Carpal tunnel syndrome Tendonitis Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs) Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs)
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FRIT 7739 Ergonomic Risk Factors

Awkward body
postures

Excessive repetition Excessive force Contact stress Vibration

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FRIT 7739 Symptoms of MSDs

Pain Numbness and
tingling

Stiffness and
cramping

Inability to hold
objects or loss of strength
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FRIT 7739 MSDs Preventions

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FRIT 7739 Watch Video

YouTube Ergonomic video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Whhf55No15U&fe ature=related

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FRIT 7739 Suggestions for Modifications

Educate/Train Provide ergonomic
furniture and tools

Promote healthy work

patterns and take frequent breaks

Listen to your body

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FRIT 7739 Quiz

Lets Play!
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FRIT 7739 Ergonomics Quiz

1. The top of your computer screen should be at or just slightly below eye level.

True!

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2. The correct elbow position should be at approximately 90 when typing with a computer keyboard.

True!

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3. When adjusting your chair, you should first adjust the chair height so that your feet are flat on the floor.

True!

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4. Chairs without arms are more supportive and allow you to always sit correctly.

False!

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5. Utilizing the computer keyboard is the primary cause for Carpal Tunnel Injuries.

True!

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6. Simple exercises will decrease stress and musculoskeletal discomfort if performed periodically during the day.

True!

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7. When typing your wrists should be bent at a 45 angle.

False!

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8. To reduce glare, set up your workstation with your back to the window.

False!

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9. Eye strain can be avoided by focusing every 20 minutes on an object 20 feet away for 20 seconds.

True!

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10. Ergonomic injuries cost Corporate America about $10 billion a year.

True!

FRIT 7739 Participant Survey

List two or three
valuable facts you could use from this presentation to improve your work station today?

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FRIT 7739 Bibliography

http://cap.mil/Documents/CAP_Ergo_Guide.pdf http://www.digitalcitizenship.net/ http://www.ergonomics.ucla.edu/what_and_why.html http://www.ergonomics-info.com/ergonomics-in-the-workplace.html http://www.clipartcastle.com http://www.healthycomputing.com http://www.iste.org/docs/pdfs/20-14_ISTE_Standards-S_PDF.pdf http://www.nclabor.com/osha/etta/A_to_Z_Topics/ergo.pdf http://www.oehc.uchc.edu/ergo.asp http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/ergonomics/ http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/ergonomics/ergonomics-office-and-workplaceoverview http://www.toondoo.com http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/tc/office-ergonomics-topic-overview http://www.wordle.net http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Whhf55No15U&feature=related Ribble, M., & Bailey, G. (2007). Digital citizenship in schools. (1st ed., pp. 31-33). Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education.

FRIT 7739 Thank you for joining my presentation!

Kecia McGouirk

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