| RISK
FACTORS |
PREVENTATIVE
TECHNIQUES |
| REPETITION |
- Reduce the number of
repetitive motions.
- Alternate tasks.
- Take frequent rest
breaks.
|
| POSTURE |
- Avoid bending or
twisting neck.
- Support back with
chair or pillows.
- Avoid twisting trunk.
- Keep shoulders
relaxed.
- Keep elbows at 90 to
110 degree angle when using keyboard.
- Keep wrist in neutral
position.
- Keep fingers relaxed
when keying.
|
| FORCE |
- Avoid prolonged
grasping or pinching when using pointing
device.
- Avoid reaching across
table for files, etc.
- Avoid hitting keyboard
keys with excessive force.
- Use electric stapler
with large jobs
|
| STATIC
LOADS |
- Avoid prolonged
grasping of pointing device
- Avoid resting weight
on elbows on table
- Change position
frequently.
|
| ENVIRONMENTAL |
- Reduce extremes of
temperature.
- Reduce glare on tasks.
- Rest eyes
intermittently by refocusing on distant
objects.
- Monitor humidity
levels in offices.
- Reduce high noise
levels.
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