Computer Ergonomics In The Work Place

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Term Paper Title	Computer Ergonomics In The Work Place
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Computer Ergonomics In The Work Place

Computer Ergonomics In The Work Place

Business strive for high production at low cost.  This would result in the
highest profit for a company.  To many businesses, this is only a mirage.  This
is because the 'low cost' of the business usually results in a 'high cost' for
the employees.  This high cost is  lower quality workplace items, lower salaries,
less benefits, etc.  These costs create an upset workplace environment.
Companies understand that the more efficient their workers are, the more
productive their business will become.  Although this will take lots of money at
first, the result will be extreme success. There exist many different things in
the workplace that add to stress and injuries.  They range from lifting heavy
boxes to typing too much on the keyboard.  This paper will be focusing on the
principals of ergonomics in the computer workstation.  According to the Board of
Certification for Professional Ergonomists (BCPE), the definition of ergonomics
"is a body of knowledge about human abilities, human limitations and human
characteristics that are relevant to design.  Ergonomic design is the
application of this body of knowledge to the design of tools, machines, systems,
tasks, jobs, and environments for safe, comfortable and effective human
use."(BCPE, 1993)  In the average computer workstation, employees are prone to
over a dozen hazards.  There exist two factors that can prevent this: forming
good work habits and ergonomically designed computer workstations.  We will
discuss these preventions throughout the paper.

First, a few terms may need defining.  Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) takes
place from the repeated physical movements of certain body parts which results
in damage to tendons, nerves, muscles, and other soft body tissues.  If these
injuries are not taken care of immediately, permanent damage could be done.  A
few common results of RSI's that were not taken care of right away are injuries
like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tendentious, Tenosynovitis, DeQuervain's Syndrome,
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome etc.  All of these are able to be prevented by the use
of good working habits and ergonomic engineering.i Usually, ergonomically
designing a computer workstation would cost about $1000.  This expense could be
eliminated by the formation of good work habits.  This is essential for the
safety of computer terminal employees.  There exist a number of precautions that
can be taken into consideration when ...

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