At a recent conference on musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace the
ergonomists that spoke highlighted some interesting points:
1. There is no such thing as an 'ergonomic chair'. Any chair can be
ergonomic if it fulfils certain criteria for the individual, the task the
environment and other equipment in use to undertake the task.
2. Research has shown that the main risk factors for upper limb disorders
are
Awkward wrist/arm postures (due to workstation organisation
&/or seat height)
Undesirable force (usually from people who lack proper
keyboard skills and often rectified by online typing courses)
High rates of repetition
Prolonged duration or inadequate rest
Any combinations of the above will substantially increase
the risk
No matter what fancy keyboard at whatever extortionate price will stop or
alleviate the problem unless those items are addressed - and then probably
not even then! The HSE head of ergonomics Trevor Shaw and both the
ergonomists recommended HSG60(rev) 'Upper limb disorders in the workplace'
for help and advice. In my experience I have found, on more than one
occasion, that some of these so called 'ergonomic' contraptions can cause
more problems than they claim to alleviate.
Just a word of caution!
Greta
Greta Thornbory
Consultant, Occupational Health & Education
www.gtenterprises-uk.com
Tel: 01235 770156
Mob: 07778 518 027
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Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2004 5:55 PM
Subject: Re: RSI mouse & keyboard
Hi Chloe,
Have you tried contacting Data Sound Limited? They have a wide range and
selections of office equipments. We have employees here similar to yours
and with different msd conditions. They are costly but could help avoid
future litigation. Address: Gates House, 111 -113 Fortis Green, London N2
9HR. Telephone: 0208 883 6421.
Regards.
Jan
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Subject: RSI mouse & keyboard
Hi all
an RSI sufferer pointed this website out to me: what is the general
consensus on the mouse? the keyboard looks too awkward to my
thinking,especially for those who look at the keys whilst typing. Does
anyone have a mouse they would recommend? Obviously this is not a
replacement for safe systems at work,such as reduced usage etc etc.
Also, has anyone come across a good chair for DSE users over 6'4"?
thanks
Chloe
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