https://padlet.com/emma_pearcey/emmapearcey2016 Made with the help of a typing monkey. en-us 2016-07-28 04:46:42 UTC 2025-10-04 12:03:35 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Ninja.png emma_pearcey https://padlet.com/emma_pearcey/emmapearcey2016/wish/117121430 2016-07-28 05:02:06 UTC https://padlet.com/emma_pearcey/emmapearcey2016/wish/117121430 emma_pearcey https://padlet.com/emma_pearcey/emmapearcey2016/wish/117121529 Ergonomics is the process of designing or arranging workplaces, products and systems so that they fit the people who use them.]]> 2016-07-28 05:04:08 UTC https://padlet.com/emma_pearcey/emmapearcey2016/wish/117121529 emma_pearcey https://padlet.com/emma_pearcey/emmapearcey2016/wish/117121665 Using ergonomic equipment helps prevent injury in the workplace]]> 2016-07-28 05:06:25 UTC https://padlet.com/emma_pearcey/emmapearcey2016/wish/117121665 emma_pearcey https://padlet.com/emma_pearcey/emmapearcey2016/wish/117122013 2016-07-28 05:12:54 UTC https://padlet.com/emma_pearcey/emmapearcey2016/wish/117122013 emma_pearcey https://padlet.com/emma_pearcey/emmapearcey2016/wish/117122227 2016-07-28 05:16:31 UTC https://padlet.com/emma_pearcey/emmapearcey2016/wish/117122227 emma_pearcey https://padlet.com/emma_pearcey/emmapearcey2016/wish/117184789 Ergonomic hazards refer to workplace conditions that pose the risk of injury to the musculoskeletal system of the worker.]]> 2016-07-29 06:11:49 UTC https://padlet.com/emma_pearcey/emmapearcey2016/wish/117184789 emma_pearcey https://padlet.com/emma_pearcey/emmapearcey2016/wish/117184913 2016-07-29 06:14:34 UTC https://padlet.com/emma_pearcey/emmapearcey2016/wish/117184913 emma_pearcey https://padlet.com/emma_pearcey/emmapearcey2016/wish/117184985 You can prevent injury in the workplace by purchasing and using ergonomic equipment.]]> 2016-07-29 06:16:41 UTC https://padlet.com/emma_pearcey/emmapearcey2016/wish/117184985 emma_pearcey https://padlet.com/emma_pearcey/emmapearcey2016/wish/117185052 Sitting is a position that adds stress to the structures in the spine. To avoid developing or compounding back problems, it is important to have an ergonomic chair that supports the lower back and evokes good posture.]]> 2016-07-29 06:19:29 UTC https://padlet.com/emma_pearcey/emmapearcey2016/wish/117185052 emma_pearcey https://padlet.com/emma_pearcey/emmapearcey2016/wish/117185340 Ergonomic hazards include themes such as repetitive movement, manual handling, workplace/job/task design, uncomfortable workstation height and poor body positioning.]]> 2016-07-29 06:28:53 UTC https://padlet.com/emma_pearcey/emmapearcey2016/wish/117185340 emma_pearcey https://padlet.com/emma_pearcey/emmapearcey2016/wish/117185470 1. Can the height, seat and back of the chair be adjusted to achieve the correct posture?
2. Are your feet fully supported by the floor when you are seated?
3. Does your chair provide support for your lower back?
4. When your back is supported, are you able to sit without feeling pressure from the chair seat on the back of your knees?
5. Do your armrests allow you to get close to your workstation?]]> 2016-07-29 06:33:31 UTC https://padlet.com/emma_pearcey/emmapearcey2016/wish/117185470 emma_pearcey https://padlet.com/emma_pearcey/emmapearcey2016/wish/117185576 1. Are your keyboard, mouse and work surface at your elbow height?
2. Are frequently used items within easy reach?
3. is the keyboard close to the front edge of the desk allowing space for the wrist to rest on the desk surface?
4. When using your keyboard and mouse, are your wrists straight and your upper arms relaxed?
5. Is your mouse at the same level and as close as possible to your keyboard?]]> 2016-07-29 06:38:23 UTC https://padlet.com/emma_pearcey/emmapearcey2016/wish/117185576 emma_pearcey https://padlet.com/emma_pearcey/emmapearcey2016/wish/117185967 2016-07-29 06:47:05 UTC https://padlet.com/emma_pearcey/emmapearcey2016/wish/117185967 emma_pearcey https://padlet.com/emma_pearcey/emmapearcey2016/wish/117186062 Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are injuries or pain in the body's joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves, tendons, and structures that support limbs, neck and back.]]> 2016-07-29 06:51:53 UTC https://padlet.com/emma_pearcey/emmapearcey2016/wish/117186062 emma_pearcey https://padlet.com/emma_pearcey/emmapearcey2016/wish/117186106 2016-07-29 06:54:08 UTC https://padlet.com/emma_pearcey/emmapearcey2016/wish/117186106 emma_pearcey https://padlet.com/emma_pearcey/emmapearcey2016/wish/117186190 2016-07-29 06:58:06 UTC https://padlet.com/emma_pearcey/emmapearcey2016/wish/117186190 emma_pearcey https://padlet.com/emma_pearcey/emmapearcey2016/wish/117186351 2016-07-29 07:05:22 UTC https://padlet.com/emma_pearcey/emmapearcey2016/wish/117186351