GRADUATE SCHOOL

Second Semester AY 2019-2020

COGNATE 2
(Advanced Educational Technology)
 
COMPUTER
ERGONOMICS
Prepared by: EMILYN D. SALAS
LAURENCE FABIALA
What is Computer Ergonomics?

Computer Ergonomics
The applied science of equipment design intended
to maximize productivity by reducing operator fatigue
and discomfort.
Derived from the Greek word “ergon” which
means work, and “nomics” which is to study. So
Ergonomics is the study of work.
Ergonomics aims at fitting the workstation to the
person, rather than the person to the workstation.
What is Ergonomics design?

It’sthe positioning of the body in

relation with the computer desk,
chair, mouse and the monitor so they
are correctly aligned to the body to
reduce injury.
An office Ergonomics Assessment can
determine how best to align each
person with the equipment they use.
 Workstation Environment
Arrange the office to minimize the glare from
overhead lights, desk lamps, and windows.
 The right level of illumination can enhance your
ability to see monitor images.
Maintain appropriate air circulation.
 Ventilation air flow rates within 3-6 inches per
second and humidity of the air between 30% to 60%.
Avoid sitting directly under air conditioning vents
that “dump” air right on top of you.
 In the summer between 68 to 74 degrees and in the
winter between 73 to 78 degrees.
 Desk

A well designed and appropriately adjusted

desk will provide enough room for your legs
and proper placement of computer
equipment and accessories.

Desk should be able to accommodate a

variety of working postures.
 Chair
A well designed and appropriately adjusted
chair is an essential element of a safe and
productive work station.
 The back rest should align with the spine and add
lumbar support.
 The seat should be comfortable and allow feet to
rest flat on the floor.
 Armrest should be soft and allow shoulders to
relax and elbows to stay close to the body.
 Should have a five-leg base with caster for easy
movement on the floor.
 Monitors
 Sitat a comfortable distance with a
viewing distance of 20-40 inches from the
eye to the front surface of the computer
screen.
 Often placed too close or too far from the
viewer can cause eyes to work harder to
focus or strain to read small text.
Eventually leading to excessive fatigue, eye
strain, neck and back pain.
 Keyboards
 That are too high or too low can lead to awkward
wrist, arm and shoulder posture.
 Too close or too far away causes you to reach
with the arms, leaning forward with the torso,
and extreme elbow angles. Causing
musculoskeletal disorders of the elbows,
shoulders, hands and wrists.
 Place keyboard directly in front of you at a
distance that allows your elbows to stay close to
your body with your forearms approximately
parallel with the floor.
 Pointer/Mouse
 Pointer
devices come in many sizes, shapes
and configurations. In addition to the
conventional mouse there are trackballs,
touch pads, finger tip joysticks and pucks.
 Keeppointer or mouse close to the
keyboard.
 Alternate
hands with which you operate the
pointer/mouse.
 Use keyboard shortcuts to reduce extended
use.
Reference:
slideshare.net/josellea/computer-
egornomics-presentation