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Cornell University Ergonomics Web

Ergonomic Intervention & Follow-up Study
of the
City of Ithaca
Department of Planning and Development

 

Introduction Workstations Results Discussion
 

Workstation 5

Workstation design Changes:
Install new keyboard tray
Increase desk height (28 to 32)
Decrease monitor height from desk (19 to 14)
Injury

Discomfort eliminated in:
Shoulder
Upper arm (right and left)
Neck
Upper back,
Lower back
Hip/buttocks
Posture
RULA Score:
Before changes: 3
After changes: 2		 1 or 2: Acceptable
3 or 4: Investigate further
4 or 5: Investigate further & change soon
7: Investigate & change immediately

Observations
She still uses mouse with her right hand.
Comment Overall, the adjustability of the keyboard tray allows her to control the pain in her shoulder. The shoulder pain is non-work related.
Data

For Comfort Scales (mouse, chair, keyboard, phone, screen)
5: Very Uncomfortable
4: Uncomfortable
3: Slightly Uncomfortable
2: Comfortable
1: Very Comfortable 		*For RULA:
1 or 2: Acceptable
3 or 4: Investigate further
4 or 5: Investigate further & change soon
7: Investigate & change immediately
Before/After

Before

After

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