Describe ergonomic considerations.
Description should address comfort, fatigue, and health-related concerns, and should include classroom considerations such as
- keyboard position
- desk height
- chair position
- screen position
- lighting levels
- adaptable lighting control
- body posture and position of arms, wrists, and hands when using the keyboard, mouse, and other equipment.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What medical problems can result from a lack of ergonomic considerations?
- How do the ergonomic considerations of a manual drafter differ from those of a CADD operator?
- Can a setting that a person considers comfortable be harmful ergonomically? Explain.