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Computer Workstation - Ergonomics for Mouse Users
Andrew Drewczynski
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
www.ccohs.ca
Common questions about using a computer mouse
What can I do to avoid discomfort and/or MS problems while using a computer keyboard along with the mouse?
What is the best position for the computer mouse?
What is Ergonomics?
Ergonomics is the discipline
that matches the job to the
worker
and the product to the user.
The Job’s Components
Workstation
Furniture: size & shape
Layout
Equipment Accessories
Tasks
Content Variety
Sequence Work-breaks Rest-breaks
Worker
Skills Work habits Active input
Training Awareness
Workstation – One of the Job’s Most Important Components
No one can work safely and comfortably at a
sub-standard workstation
You and Your Workstation
www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/ergonomics/office/
fatigue
Standard Layout
Mouse – What it Does
Mouse – Common complaints
Mouse Platform
Mouse Platform
Keyboard with a Touch Pad
Keyboard with a Touch Pad
Short Keyboard
Where Else Can You Keep the Mouse?
Where Else Can You Keep the Mouse?
Proof-Reading
Task Design – Another of the Most Important Job’s Components
Even the “best” workstation does not
guarantee comfort and safety if tasks are poorly
designed
The Job’s Components
Workstation
Size Shape
Accessories Equipment
Layout
Tasks Content Variety
Sequence Work/rest-
breaks Training
Worker Training
Skills Work habits Active input Awareness
Work/Rest- Breaks
Standard breaks Computer work Scheduled vs. Spontaneous Work-
Breaks 5 – 10 min every hour – a must Micro-breaks? Mini-breaks?
What are those breaks for?(muscular tension must drop to 0)
Working in a hurry
Reduce Mouse Use
Function Keys vs. Mouse
Separate Typing from “Mousing”
Worker – The Component of Utmost Importance
Workstation
Size Shape
Accessories Equipment
Layout
Tasks Content Variety
Sequence Work/rest-
breaks Training
Worker Training
Skills Work habits
Active input
Awareness
Need more info?
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