If you type 40 words per minute: you press 12,000 keys per hour or 96,000 keys per day
Approximately 8 ounces of force is necessary to depress one key then almost 16 tons of force will be exercised by your fingers.
NIOSH studies report 81% of computer operators experience frequent neck/shoulder discomfort. 78% experience occasional back discomfort
Strength loss after 4 hours of mouse usage your hand experiences a loss of 18% in grip
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From the Bureau of Labor statistics (yr 2007) number of work injuries requiring one or more days away from work: Injuries from repetitive motion continue to be the event with the highest median days away from work for all private industries (20 days) and service-providing industries (19 days). There were 335,390 MSDs in 2007 requiring a median of 9 days away from work, two more days than the median for all days-away-from-work cases. Carpal tunnel syndrome having the highest median days away from work (28 days)
Computer ergonomics
Since 1996, Our mission is the reduction of risk & fatigue factors and improvement of comfort for people who work everyday in the computer workplace
We analyze the workplace - the individual - the job task. Our goal is to train the people and design the work environment to avoid injuries and maximize productivity. Work station and cubicle environments are evaluated for disabling and fatiguing designs. Specific office situations will reduce job efficiency while ultimately injuring the employee. We’ll identify visual difficulties which tax an employee to the point of exhaustion and stress both the eyes and body. Your eyes direct all physical activity and performance. No other source has the expertise in vision as it relates to computer operation. Bottom line: your business and its employees have a much safer --- productive --- and more profitable computer utilization.
After listening to your concerns and reviewing your individual circumstances; we’ll propose the best course of action to address your ergonomic needs whether it be for one employee, a particular department, or entire corporate population. Depending upon your situation requirements one or more of our services will be utilized. Our services are available on site or .....
Remote ergonomic assessment Beginning in 1996 our office has utilized computer technology to conduct ergonomic assessments around the globe. Our unique assessment is conducted live versus photo based. A personal interview is conducted to assess the physical health of the employee, ergonomic situation, and a full risk assessment. A live follow up will include review of the corrective action program and training.
Risk assessment: profile and identify as to the level of risk for incurring a repetitive stress injury. Evaluation includes individual biomechanics, job execution, work station layout & design, visual skill profile, and illumination.
Corrective Action Programs (CAPs): after risk assessment completion, CAPs are formulated to reduce the likelihood an employee suffers any repetitive stress injury. The ergonomic solutions may be as simple as redesigning an employee's work environment and time developed habits to reviewing ergonomic training.
Training: One on One and Teach the Teacher: two training features are available. The One on One program includes personal review and reorientation of the individual worker so as to incorporate ergonomic principals into their daily work assignments. Teach the Teacher program involves instruction of observational analysis and CAPs.
Research plays a key role in our recommendations of any product. Vision Xperts does not sell any furniture, computers, or accessories. Nor do we receive any compensation or commission on products we recommend to you. We independently evaluate and research products for their ergonomic effectiveness before any recommendation.
You can contact us at
Vision Xperts
613 S. 2nd St.
St. Charles, IL 60174
708-686-5266
Fax: 630-443-4823