DEA 651 Graduate Project: Fall 1999
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complete individual workstation evaluations.
The following are three examples of individual workstation summaries that list both the problems found through the three data collection techniques and the recommendations that can be implemented to reduce discomfort and injuries, some of which may have been caused by these problems. Please refer to the discussion of the General Problems and Recommendations for a detailed explanation of the issues listed in each individual workstation evaluation. These examples were chosen because they contain problems and recommendations that can be generalized to the majority of the workstations in the office.
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Workstation # 9 |
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Injury |
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Present: |
back |
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neck |
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tendonitis in right wrist |
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right leg (upper and lower) |
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Potential: |
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RULA (posture) |
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Upper body: |
leaning forward |
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Neck: |
extended toward screen |
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Shoulder: |
leaning on left shoulder |
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Wrists: |
ulnar deviation |
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extension |
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Legs: |
feet not touching floor |
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ankles crossed under chair |
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Measurements |
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Desk height: |
computer desk at 26 inches |
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Chair height: |
feet 1 inch above floor |
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Observations |
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Monitor: |
screen glare / too low /
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Keyboard: |
too high (should be 1-2 inches lower) |
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Mouse: |
too far to the right |
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Recommendations |
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Both desks should be at a height of 28 inches |
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Install articulating keyboard and mouse tray |
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Increase monitor height |
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Install free standing document holder |
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Install optical glass glare filter |
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Monitor screen should be flat (not tilted) |
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Workstation # 12 |
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Injury |
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Present: |
neck |
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shoulder |
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tendonitis in right wrist |
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right hand |
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right forearm |
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Potential: |
wrists |
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