What about your feet?How should they be?

feet should be supported by a foot rest

How should I be positioned in the chair?

2-3 finger width between edge of chair & back of knees

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POP Workplace Eval/Home Ergonomics

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1
What about your feet?How should they be?
slouch in chair to reach floor
feet should be supported by a foot rest
feet can touch the floor when the chair is high
let them dangle they'll be fine
2
How should I be positioned in the chair?
2-3 finger width between edge of chair & back of knees
lumbar support rest at your head
want your knees rubbing up against the edge of the chair
armrests allow your arms to rest at 90 degree angle w/ shoulders pushing up
3
When analyzing reach/ROM needed, the usual work space length is 100cm& occasional work space is 160cm
False
True
4
What is the most important thing in your home ergonomics?
computer height
keyboard height
chair
blue lighting
5
What are chair basics you should have?
Adjustable armrests
Seat with rounded front border
Tilt mechanism that tilts forward or backward
Yes they all right
6
Common risk factors for injuries are poor/sustained postures, contact stress, repetitive stress
False
True
7
Which is not an Ergonomic goal?
Decrease risk of injury
Decrease stress on the body by maintaining proper posture
Fitting the worker to the work
Enhance Productivity
8
Okay, so now you have all the correct ergonomics, so you can sit for hours and get some work done!
True
False
9
Computer Workstation Standards: Which is wrong?
Body should be centered in front of monitor/keyboard
Lower back don't need support
Forearms level or tilted up
Monitor screen slightly below eye level
10
What Pt Education would you give pt for lifting?
Yup you know it!
Move your feet as you turn do not twist at the waist
Check weight of load before lift
Get as close as possible to weight
11
We should analyze how pt carry/lifting tasks. Load, frequency, height of lift, distance to carry, twisting/rotation
True
False

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