Dr. Lee the creator of the ergonomic pen – the UGLee Pen – puts great ergonomic tips on this Twitter page http://twitter.com/ugleepen.  Here are 7 great tips and make sure you follow Dr. Lee @UGLeePen!

1. Ergonomic back tip: Use your whole body for turning instead of twisting your spine when lifting heavy objects.
2. Ergonomic back tip: Choose a chair that provides maximum comfort when sitting all the way back against the backrest.
3. Ergonomic tip: At the computer your upper arms & elbows should be close to the body (not extended outward)
4. Ergonomic tip: At the computer, your trunk should be perpendicular to floor (may lean back into backrest but not forward)
5. Ergonomic tip: At the computer, your head & neck to be upright, or in-line with the torso (not bent down/back)
6. Ergonomic stretching can help ease the stiffness of your major muscle groups. Stand up and try it now.
7. Ergonomic tip: At the computer, your head, neck, & trunk should face forward (not twisted)

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I feel I shared an Ergonomic tip on Monday when reviewing the UGLee Pen becuase it is an inexpensive, useful ergonomic solution for something we do everyday.  So here’s the question of the week -

What would be your quick, easy, cost effective Ergonomic Tip?

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Watch and WIN!

My Rating of the UGLee Pen

(4.5/5)

1. Like/ Dr. Lee’s UGLee Facebook Page – Click Here

2. Like my Facebook Page – Click Here

3. Send me an e-mail – sam at todayinehs.com

4. Wait two weeks and see if you WIN!

Thank you to my 9 year old son for being my cameraman even when you weren’t feeling well!

For more information on the ergonomic pen, the UGLee Pens visit http://www.ugleepen.com/

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With a great article published this week already on Ergonomics, I figured I’d keep going with that theme.  Here is some information from NIOSH about participating with upcoming Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) research.  Here is what they want -

“How You Can Help

Partner with researchers to:

• Identify research gaps related to MSDs in Manufacturing
• Develop and validate tools for assessing ergonomic hazards
• Determine the contribution of individual, psychosocial, and biomechanical factors to the development of MSDs
• Develop cost effective interventions or engineering controls
• Identify markers of injury to assist in diagnosis and assess recovery

Provide feedback on:

• MSD-related issues important to your business
• Goals and objectives for reducing MSDs
• Implementation plans to address these issues

Share data:

• To improve epidemiology and surveillance data regarding MSDs in Manufacturing
• Help prioritize MSDs within specific industries for targeted research and prevention efforts

Apply research findings:

• Work with researchers to evaluate the efficacy of interventions at your worksite
• Evaluate the effectiveness of safety and health and return-to-work programs
• Develop business cases for adopting effective interventions
• Disseminate information regarding risk factors to workers and employers”

So do you want to be involved?  Here is the link for more information http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2010-129/pdfs/2010-129.pdf

Please let me know if you participate, I’d like to here how it goes!

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