ERGONOMICS FOR COMPUTER USERS

BY : FAKHRUL RAZI BIN ROSLIPB11020

AKMAL AIZUDDIN BIN AHAMMAD JAMLUSPC11020

(UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA PAHANG)

INTRODUCTION

• Ergonomics can define as science of fitting workplace conditions and job demands to the capabilities of the working population.

The right way to sit in front computer

• Head up• Shoulder must in relaxed position• Back erect and supported• Only moderate pressure at the front of the seat cushion• Feet firmly at footrest • Reference material is easy to look at• Hand in line with the forearms • Eye looking forward most of the time• Monitor approximately at eye height and an arms distance aways.• Eliminate any reflection on your monitor • Position any additional equipment in accessible

Exercise for computer users

• Spend at least 5 minutes every hour away from your computer.

• Remember to only stretch to the point of mild tension.

• Try to incorporate the stretches into your daily routine.

• Hand exercise- Tightly clench your hand into a fist and release,

fanning out the fingers, repeat this step 3 times.

• Back and shoulders exercise- Stand up straight, place your right hand on your

left shoulders and move your head back gently. Do the samething for the right shoulders.

• Head and neck shoulders- Move head sideways from left to right and

back to left.- Move head backwards then forwards.