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Note
For more information on workstation setup, see the
American National Standard for Human Factors
Engineering of Visual Display Terminal Workstations.
ANSI/HFS Standard No. 100-1988. The Human Factors
Society, Inc., P.O. Box 1369, Santa Monica, California 90406
Pre-existing conditions and Psychosocial factors
Pre-existing conditions that may cause or make some people more
susceptible to musculoskeletal disorders include the following: hereditary
factors, vascular disorders, obesity, nutritional deficiencies (e.g., Vitamin B
deficiency), endocrine disorders (e.g., diabetes), hormonal imbalances,
connective tissue disorders (e.g., arthritis), prior trauma (to the hands,
wrists, arms, shoulders, neck, back, or legs), prior musculoskeletal
disorders, aging, fluid retention due to pregnancy, poor physical
conditioning and dietary habits, and other conditions.
Psychosocial factors associated with these disorders include: workplace stress,
poor job satisfaction, lack of support by management, and/or lack of control
over one's work.
Contact a doctor if you experience pain, tenderness, swelling, burning,
cramping, stiffness, throbbing, weakness, soreness, tingling and/or
numbness in the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, neck, back, and/or legs.
Checking Your Comfort: How Do You Measure Up?
Use this checklist to see if you are setting up your work environment to fit
your physical needs.
Checking Your Chair
Do you sit in an upright position with the backrest supporting your
lower back?
When sitting, are your feet flat on the floor?
Do you periodically adjust your chair and your posture?
Checking Your Keyboard
Is your keyboard angled so your wrists are straight when you type?
Is your keyboard directly in front of you?
PowerMate Pro150 System
B-9
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