1212 r s i or how evolution cannot keep up with our progress arbocatalogus nederlandse...
TRANSCRIPT
R S I
or how evolution cannot keep up with our progress
ARBOCATALOGUS Nederlandse universiteiten 2009-5045 ACNU KANS GP4b CANS presentation (UK version).ppt
Subject: CANSGood Practice #4b: PowerPoint presentation CANS (UK)
RSI in 3 stages Ergonomics Posture Prevention
What is RSI? Diagnose, Symptoms Direct causes Indirect causes
(risk factors)
Subjects
RSIRepetitive Strain Injury
Repetitive = repeated Strain = too much
tension Injury = damage
The RSI syndrome is a collective name
for complaints from overstraining
as a result of repeated work
Diagnose RSI?
Most common(80%) is a painful hand, arm, shoulder and neck
A medical diagnose in only 10 - 20% Tennis elbow, golf elbow Inflammation of tendon or tendon sheath Carpal tunnel syndrome
Symptoms/Complaints
Local cramp and tiredness Pain: nagging or sharp can
radiate Tingling (paraesthesia) Loss of control and strength Stiffness Dysfunctions and
restrictions
Neck 20 %
Elbow6 %
Shoulder 19% Wrist/hand/fingers
11%
(Dutch Labour Inspection examined in 1997, 2000 civil servants.)
Direct causes
Static load:continuous (over)straining of the muscles in neck, shoulder, arms and fingers
Dynamic load:Repeated movements in combination with extreme postures
Indirect causes (Risk factors) 5
W’s Working times (duration) Work pressure (deadlines, stress) Work place (furniture, equipment) Work method (visual aspects,
instructions) Work tasks (organising tasks)
RSI complaints in 3 stages:
Light to very serious Temporary to permanent While working to lasting after work
Phase 1: Rookie
Pain during work or after extensive work Complaints are local Clear relation between work and pain Phase 1 can last for years
Phase 2: Experienced
Pain radiates Pain and tiredness do not disappear
entirely after work Work can become restricted Complaints occur during normal daily
activities
Phase 3: “Die hards”
Continuous pain even at night Pain can transfer to other limbs Work can become impossible Injury can become permanent Even light activities can be very painful
Conclusion… The problem is real ”THE SOLUTION” doesn’t exist Prevention is better than curing Variation in activities Awareness of (physical) stress
Balance in the 5W’s
The 5 W’s
Working times (duration) Work pressure (deadlines, stress) Work place (furniture, equipment) Work method (visual aspects, instructions) Work tasks (organising tasks)
Workplace, Posture and Method
ErgonomicsErgon = workNomos = rule, law
“Learn from yesterday, live for today and hope for tomorrow. The important thing is to not stop questioning ”Albert Einstein
Average people do not exist, neither does the average workplace
People are Short or tall Thin or thick
3. Monitor Top of screen at eye
height Distance 50 - 70 cm Settings:
font size colour, contrast,
brightness refresh rate ≥ 70 Hz
7. Mouse Motion speed Large movements Double click speed Large (or no) mouse
pad (NO wrist support)
Fingers relaxed Shortcut keys
Work pace software If you get used to it….. it
really helps
Exercises to relax Sportswear not required.
What can YOU do at your workplace
Adjust workplaceIf desired with help from consultant
Clean up desk Create working space
Beginning complaints
Report immediately toworkplace or OSHE consultant
What can you do by yourself:
Don’t skip breaks
Avoid peak loads
Variation in activities
Loosen up from work
Keep yourself fit