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- Page 1 Ergonomics Guide For Intergraph Systems DHA011510 February 1997...
- Page 2 Copyright and Trademark Information Intergraph Corporation hereby grants the licensee a non-exclusive, non-transferable, royalty-free license to copy and distribute this Ergonomics Guide to all employees of the licensee who are Intergraph system users, or for distribution with the Intergraph system itself.
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Page 3: Getting Started
Introduction This Ergonomics Guide gives you information to help you do the following: Establish a proper work environment. Develop proper work habits. Keep this Ergonomics Guide with the Intergraph system at all times. All users should read this document before using the system. Follow the guidelines in this document to ensure proper use of the system. - Page 4 If your forearms are not at right angles to your upper arm, adjust the height of the keyboard or the chair until they are. If your elbows rest on the chair’ s armrests, do not let this cause you to raise your shoulders from their relaxed position. Step 2: Wrists Rest your fingers on the keyboard.
- Page 5 If you can adjust the chair’ s backrest tension, make sure it is firm enough to support your back while working. It should only tilt back under force. Step 5: Legs Your lower legs should be at right angles to your thighs. Your upper legs should be positioned so the knees are slightly above the hip joint.
- Page 6 Reducing the Risk of Injury Do the following to reduce the risk of injury: Do not hold any posture for an extended period of time. If possible, change your working posture several times a day. If you can, work part of the day sitting and part of it standing. Take periodic rest breaks during the day.
- Page 7 joints, and soft tissues. You may have to teach yourself to use minimum force. Be aware that home and hobby activities can contribute to any discomfort or pain you may experience at work. Maintain good overall muscle tone with a sensible exercise program.
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