Ergonomics Worksheet

Name:
Date:

Instructions:

Visit the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety’s web site:
https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/ergonomics/
Answer the following questions by typing your answers below each question. Answer all typed
questions in sentence format and in your own words. Proofread your work for spelling,
grammar, and punctuation. (NOTE: You may visit additional web sites via Google for more
information if needed, however please provide the link under that particular question if you use
alternative sources)

1. What is ergonomics?

ergonomics is making people's lives comfortable by adjusting the tools they use for work and
such..

2. What should people look for when purchasing an ergonomic chair? Who
truly needs an ergonomic chair? How is this determined?

what people should look for when purchasing an ergonomic chair is when it fits the
person's body size.A person that working in a sitting position truly needs a ergonomic
chair because they're gonna be working for a long period so they're body should be
comfortable

3. What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? What are the symptoms of Carpal

Tunnel Syndrome?

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is when there is a condition that is affecting both the hand
and the wrist.The symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome are tingling of the hand, and
night pain
 4. How does a wrist rest potentially help with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

a wrist rest potentially help with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome because the wrist rest reduces
tension in the neck and the shoulders.

5. State two tips to prevent or alleviate any pain brought about by working at
a computer.

computer glasses and wrist rest because they can help or prevent or reduce the pain that you
would normally feel when not using such tools

6. Does the position of your monitor matter at all? If so, explain why it matters and
what you should aim for in terms of positioning the monitor.

Yes,the position of your monitor matters because if the monitor is not positioned well then the
person posture is off which means their bodys will be positioned which will lead to back
pain,eyestrain and more common problems.The position that you should aim for is 15
degrees to almost 30 degrees because the eyes are straightforward and downard
cast which means are eyes are more comfortable with that position

7. Lighting is also an important feature of an office setup. Explain.

Lighting is also an important feature of an office setup because if the lighting is

good you can see your handwriting and printings and it's easy on your eyes but if the
lighting is bad it can cause a glare to your eyes

8. Often our parents remind us to stand or sit straight. List a few

features/aspects of proper posture - what does it look like?

a proper posture when sitting looks like when your back is straight and your feet have a 90
degree angle and your torso isn't twisting,some features of proper posture is that you won't
have neck pain or shoulder pain or such due to the fact your posture is good

9. Workers are often told to take breaks and do exercises to assist with
computer comfort. Explain one exercise that workers can do at their desk to help
them reduce stress and pain.

Shoulder Shrug: the shoulders strug helps revive your neck and shoulders
without getting up or moving that much and it also prevents tension and such..