# Presentation: 527269

## LBNL Ergonomics Resources

-      **New Hire**
**or JHA trigger**
**     ****for Ergo**
**    ****Training?**

**      ****Move or **
**     ****change in **
**         ****job or **
**   ****equipment?**

**   ****EHS 59 Ergo **
** ****Self-assess for **
**Computer Users**
- A-Z Index >> Ergo
- Self-assessment for
- Computer Users
**EHS62 WorkSmart **
** **(material handling)** **
-    EH&S Training
- Website >> Monthly
- Training  Schedules
-   For schedule and
-     sign-up contact
**  ****Training Group  **
**      ****495-2228**
- For content or user
-      issues contact
**     ****Ergo Team **
**      ****486-5818**

**      ****Ergo Eval **
**or consultation **
**    ****for “at risk” **
**    ****conditions? **

**  ****Work-related**
**    ****Discomfort **
**      ****or Injury?**

**Need ergo **
**furniture or **
**equipment?**

**    ****Need **
**techniques **
**to improve **
**     ****ergo?**

**EHS 58 Ergo Self**
**-Assess Refresher**
- When you move
- or have job or
- equip changes,
- your HR data or JHA will be updated and prompt you to take this brief version of Ergo Self-assessment for Computer Users
**     ****For more info contact Ergo Team**
**    ****Ergo@lbl.gov**
**        ****486-5818**

**Contact your Ergo  Advocate or Safety Coordinator**
- If complex ergo risk, they will bump it up to...**        **
**Ergo Team      **
-  For Office/Computer settings: Mike White
-  at **486-5818**
-     For Labs, Material
-    Handling** **or Trades:
-   Ira Janowitz at
-  **486-6071**
** **
**For more info   contact Ergo Team **
**  ****Ergo@lbl.gov**
**  ****486-5818**

**Notify your supervisor**
**Contact Health **
**Services, B 26**
** ****486-6266**
-  **Ergo Evaluation **
**Request**
-    A-Z Index>>Ergo
-   Eval Request,
-   log in & select
-   Request My Eval
**      ****For more info**
** ****contact Ergo Team **
**    ****Ergo@lbl.gov**
**        ****486-5818**

**     ****Ergonomics **
**Products Catalog**
- Go to A-Z Index
- and search Ergo
- Product Catalog
**or**
- Contact Ergo Display
- room to schedule
- appointment to test
- ergo equipment or for
- chair fitting at Bldg.
- 75B Room 110c
-       **For more info **
**  ****contact Ergo Tech **
**     ****Jayson Martin**
**      ****Ergo@lbl.gov**
**         ****486-6848**

**1 Min 4 Safety slides**
-      Go to EH&S
-     Division website
-  >>EHS Quick Links
- >>1 Minute 4 Safety;
-      topics include
-  Laptop ergonomics
-  Keyboard & Mouse
-   techniques
- - Workload hazard
-   controls
-  Lab ergonomics
- ,Ergo of lifting
**    ****For more info contact Ergo Team **
**    ****Ergo@lbl.gov**
**        ****486-5818**

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## Slide 2

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                       Ergo Guidelines for Office & Computer Work      |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
| What are the ergonomics hazards of your job? | What do you do to avoid these hazards?  | What resources are available 
to you when you need help? |
| Repetitive keying & mousing |  Take breaks often, at least 5 min./hour
 If DISCOMFORT, contact your Supervisor
 Use break reminder software 
 Use keyboard shortcuts & macros
 |  Pub 3000 Chapter 17 >> Section 17.9.8 Office Ergonomics
 RSIGuard break reminder software >> A-Z Index
 Request Ergonomics Eval >> A-Z Index
 Health Services clinic >> Bldg 26 >> Phone 486-5321 |
| Repetitive mouse clicking/dragging |  Don’t click+drag with the same hand
       -Use 2 mice (right + left)
       -Use keyboard shortcuts
 Alternate mouse use between hands |  1 Minute 4 Safety >> EH&S Website >> Quick Links >> 
     - Keyboard Shortcuts
     - Tips to tame your mouse
 Ergo Display Room >> Bldg 75B >> test alternate mice |
| Awkward postures at computer:
 Phone cradling bet. ear & shoulder
 Wrists bent up/down/to the side
 Extended reaching to mouse
 Prolonged stationary posture |  Adjust workstation/chair
 Use headset or speakerphone
 Keep wrists straight at key/mouse
 Keep mouse close/use forearm support
 Sit with foot and low back support
 Get up every hour and walk 4-5 min. |  Ergo Self-assessment for Computer Users (EHS59)
 1 Minute 4 Safety >> EH&S Website >> Quick Links >>
     - Keyboard & Mousing Techniques
     - Monitor Height Adjustment Guidelines
 Ergo Team support >> Contact x5818 or ergo@lbl.gov |
| Heavy workload/spikes in workload |  Discuss workload w/ supervisor
 Anticipate workload spikes & plan ahead
 Take breaks at least 5 min. every hour; 
  change activities over the day |  1 Minute 4 Safety >> EH&S Website >> Quick Links >>
    - Workload Hazard Controls
    - Take Frequent Computer Breaks
 RSIGuard break reminder software |
| Lifting/moving heavy objects |  Don’t lift any object over 50 lbs.
 Get help for any item that exceeds
   your lifting ability, regardless of weight
 Use good body mechanics for any lift
 Use mechanical lift or cart for heavy or    frequent lifts or moves |  WorkSmart training (EHS62)- body mechanics for lifting
 1 Minute 4 Safety >> EH&S Website >> Quick Links >>
    - Safety Tips for Moving Your Office
 Facilities Work Request Center (Move and Transport)

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