Ergonomics

for healthy living!

 Ergonomics?
Ergonomics is the science and art of
workplace design
for maximum physical comfort,
maximum efficiency and
prevention of injury at workplace.

Its potential results:

greater productivity,
heightened moral
and reduced compensation for work
induced injuries.
The road to good ergonomics!
 Do all you can with the tools you have
 Good equipment is half the battle
 Work smarter, not harder
 Make thDings user friendly
 Practice healthy living
 Seek appropriate professional help
Taking care of joints!!
Learning new ways of carrying out everyday tasks to reduce the
stress on your joints.

 plan ahead – save harder tasks for later in the

day when you might be feeling less stiff or sore
 pace yourself throughout the day
 notice which positions and movements make
you stiff
 avoid straining joints by doing things awkwardly
 avoid being in one position for a long time
 keep active, but balance activity with rest
 try to stick to a healthy weight
Practical changes at work and
home to protect the joints
 Use larger, stronger joints – push doors open
with your shoulder rather than your hand
 Spread the weight of an object over many joints
– use both hands to carry your shopping or use
a shoulder bag.
 Avoid gripping things too tightly
 Shift rather than lift items – slide heavy pans
along a kitchen unit.
 Consider flexible working – starting earlier or
later in the day to avoid the rush hour.
 Try not to sit in the same position all day – take
regular breaks and move around
Conserve energy!
 Get at least 8 hours of sleep at night. Take two
30 minute naps throughout the day, and try to
rest for 10 minutes each hour.
 Avoid holding items in static positions for long
periods of time (i.e. a book).
 Plan out your daily schedule ahead of time,
alternating light and heavy tasks.
 DO  NOT  RUSH! Allow for enough time to
complete all tasks to avoid rushing.
 Avoid loud noise or inadequate lighting.
 Carry a cordless phone around with you at all
times so that you never have to rush to answer
the phone..
 Using hand rails helps to eliminate strain on the
knees and the back when climbing stairs.
Exercise is the key!

Regular exercise will result :

 in less pain due to more flexibility,
 you’ll have greater strength and endurance,
 a better mood and outlook,
 you’ll get a better sleep night’s
 maintain weight and, as a bonus, have a
healthier heart.
 Include stretching and strengthening
movements without risk of harm and, in fact, the
older you are, the more you need to exercise
and remain active
 Discuss an appropriate exercise programme
with your doctor and/or physiotherapist to
ensure you develop a programme that is
tailored to your needs, lifestyle and health
 Be Realistic: you may not be able to climb
mountains or begin training for the Olympics,
but taking a relaxing walk in the park might be
just what you need
Basic message to
everyone

If you think you have

a problem get it
checked!!

Stay healthy and stay

long!!